Show students the transparency to point out how much was used in flushing the toilet, etc. Brainstorm ways to conserve water. Daily Water Use Water Use Display the transparencies and discuss facts about water use. See Water Use and Conservation . Ask students to brainstorm ways they can consistently reduce water usage at school and at home.
Students monitor water use again.
Distribute another copy of the student page. Ask students to practice some ways to save water and use this new copy of the student page to keep track of their water use throughout the rest of the school day. Calculate amount of water conserved. Have students compare their two charts to calculate the amount of water saved. Discuss their findings.