Ahmed, a curious sixth grader with a sketchbook in hand, watches the fountain sadly. Ali, her best friend and a keen science enthusiast, kneels to inspect the trickling water. Ms. Mai, their caring science teacher, approaches with a clipboard, noticing their concern. "Why does the fountain look so sad, Ms. Carter? It used to be so full and clear," "That's a great question, Lila. Our water is being affected by pollution and waste, not just here, but all over the world," "What can we do to help? It feels like such a big problem,"

Ms. Mai places jars of water on each table. Some jars are clear, others cloudy with debris. The students wrinkle their noses at the murky jars. "These jars represent water from different parts of our world. Pollution from factories, trash, and chemicals changes the water we all need," "But how does it get so dirty? I always thought water just came clean from the tap," "My dad says people waste water too, like leaving the hose on or taking super long showers,"

Ahmed sketches what she sees: ducks wading through litter, and a boy skipping stones near a blocked drain. Ali tests the water with a kit, frowning at the results. "It’s so sad. The animals have to live with our garbage," "We have to do something. Even small changes could help if everyone tries,"

Ms. Mai encourages the students to think big but also practical. Ahmed suggests a school clean-up day, while Ali proposes making posters about saving water. "What if we start with our own school? We could clean the creek and the fountain," "And we could make a video to teach other kids about turning off the tap and using less plastic," "Those are fantastic ideas! Change starts with us,"

Ahmed and Ali work together, laughing as they find an old rubber boot. Parents and teachers join in, clapping and cheering as the area transforms. "It looks so much better already! The water even seems clearer," "Imagine if every school did this,"

Ms. Mai gathers the class for a group photo, everyone beaming with pride. Ahmed adds the finishing touches to her poster, while Ali films a final video message. "We learned that even small actions make a big difference. Water is life, and it's up to us to protect it," "Let’s keep the ripple going. Tell your friends, your family, and your neighbors. Together, we can save our water,"