Clean Water and Traveling Around the World

Last week, Ms. Hoffman asked you to learn a little bit more about clean drinking water around the world. This week she will tell you a little bit more about how she finds clean water no matter where she goes.

In many countries, the water that comes out of the sink is not always clean for drinking. Sometimes it has germs and bacteria in it that can make people sick. Here is an article to help you learn more. 



Ms. Hoffman definitely does not want to get sick while she is traveling so she had to find clean water. Some people think that the only answer is to buy bottled water. But plastic bottles can be very bad for the environment. Read about why here.

So, what should Ms. Hoffman do??? Do some research about how to find or make clean drinking water. Write some ideas in the comments!

Earth Day ideas: Water Around the World

Teachers: this website offers a lot of information about water around the world and some activities you could do with your students.

http://www.kidsgoglobal.net/the-issues/water

Clean Drinking Water Around the World

Think about water for a minute. Is water important? Why?



Read some of these random facts about water. Did you know all of that? Ms. Hoffman is guessing that maybe you didn't take the time to read all of the bullet points on that website so she pulled out two that she really wants you to think about.

• Most people around the world have access to clean drinking water but it is a major problem in poorer areas of the world. Water pollution and low quality water can lead to dangerous bacteria, disease and viruses such as E coli and Cryptosporidium.
• Drinking water is needed for humans to avoid dehydration, the amount you need each day depends on the temperature, how much activity you are involved in and other factors.

Did you know that there are a lot of places that don't have access to clean drinking water? What do you think happens to people who don't have clean drinking water?



Here is more Information about clean water around the world. Some of that information is pretty sad and scary isn't it?

Want to learn more or know how you can help? This website will give you a lot of information. Learn more.

No Worries

When Ms. Hoffman was traveling in Bali, she meet a cool person. This man said something that she really liked and will remember. It was a saying. Do you know what a saying is?

It is a short expression that gives advice or wisdom. A lot of people like to share sayings on Facebook! You've probably seen them there before.



The saying that Ms. Hoffman learned was this:

Everyone has the same worries like money and food. So don't worry about those. Instead just worry about working hard and always doing your best.

What do you think of this saying? Do you like it? Why or why not? Discuss with a friend or write a short essay with your opinion!

Answers: How Much Does it Cost in Singapore?

Ms. Hoffman asked you to convert 4 Singapore Dollars to US dollars?  Did you find the answer??

1 Singapore dollar = 0.74 US dollars

4 Singapore dollars  = 4 x 0.74 dollars = $2.96

How Much Does it Cost in Singapore?

In Singapore, they use money called dollars. It is different from US dollars though!

Ms. Hoffman wanted to buy a special Singapore treat called Kaya Toast. The Kaya toast cost 4 Singapore dollars. Ms. Hoffman wants to know how much that is in US dollars!

Information you need: 1 Singapore dollar = $0.74

How much does Ms. Hoffman have to pay for the Kaya Toast in US dollars?

Do You Know How to Make Chocolate?

Ms. Hoffman got to visit a very cool place in Bali, Indonesia. She visited a chocolate factory! That's right, just like Charlie, she got to visit a place where they make chocolate.

It was very cool to learn how they make chocolate. It reminded her of when she learned how to make olive oil!

Making chocolate starts with a fruit. That's right: chocolate comes from a fruit!

It is called Cacao and this is what it looks like:

You use the seeds inside to make chocolate. Ms. Hoffman tasted these seeds and they were bitter - not like chocolate at all!

Next, they remove the seeds from the fruit and they roast them. After they are roasted, they take the shells off the seeds. Then, they are chopped up into little pieces called nibs.

Once they are chopped, they can be ground up. When are ground up, they become a sort of paste. They are finally starting to look like chocolate!

Once they have the paste, they squeeze it really hard. When they squeeze it, the paste separates into a greasy cocoa butter and a dry cocoa powder. They use the cocoa powder to make chocolate. They can use the cocoa butter to make white chocolate OR you can use cocoa butter on your skin or hair like a lotion. The cocoa powder is mixed with sugar and a variety of other things to make different kinds of chocolate!

See if you can retell a friend all the steps to make chocolate!