Tikho and Jenny's Stories
In this lesson students learn about the lives of two girls, Tikho from Zambia and Jenny from Honduras, and how their communities are addressing issues with water and sanitation.
At the end of the lesson students compare themselves, with Tikho and Jenny, to build an understanding of the differences and commonalities, specifically as they relate to water and sanitation.
Options are provided for doing this lesson with a grade 1-3 or grade 4-6 audience.
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Lesson Plan: Tikho, Jenny, and I
In this lesson students learn about the lives of two girls, Tikho from Zambia and Jenny from Honduras, and how their communities are addressing issues with water and sanitation. At the end of the lesson students compare themselves, with Tikho and Jenny, to identify what they have in common and what is different with regards to water, sanitation and hygiene in their community.
Presentation: Tikho and Jenny's Stories
In this presentation, students learn about the lives of two girls, Tikho from Zambia and Jenny from Honduras, and how their communities are addressing issues with water and sanitation.
Comparison Cards: Tikho, Jenny, and I
Use these cards with the lesson plan and presentation for Tikho, Jenny, and I. Your students can use these cards to identify similarities and differences between themselves, Tikho and Jenny.
Tikho & Daniel Make Waves
In this lesson, students act out a play that demonstrates that negative consequences of contaminated water. In this play, sick villagers seek out help from Tikho and Daniel, who expertly fight disease through hygiene and water filtration.
Tikho’s Story Three Pile Sorting
This activity assesses youth’s understanding of water, hygiene and sanitation practices. It is an interactive activity to encourage discussion about situations occurring in Africa.