Tip-Tap handwashers - recycling - water CREST*
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Last updated 30 April 2013, created 22 April 2010, viewed 5,260
This easy to make African tap for a school garden is a fun, practical challenge for pupils. They can make their own version of this recycled hygiene device in groups and have a mini competition. It makes a great addition to any school garden and is a CREST Star Approved resource for Science investig More…ations. It also links well to the DT curriculum (eg moving toys), World Toilet Day and Eco Week. You can enter the ‘Best Tip-Tap’ category in our African Gardens Competition by using the entry form contained in our kits (see web links for more info, resources and a video).
How to make a Tip-Tap from Send a Cow on Vimeo.
These neat little handwashers help to keep hygiene levels high in areas where there is no running water. They are part of the training that the charity 'Send a Cow' gives and are easy to make out of local materials. Tip-Taps are also a great project for your own garden and for schools - find out more at www.sendacow.org.uk/africangardens You can also buy these as a virtual gift at www.sendacowgifts.org.uk. Feel free to post this video to your blog!
