Students identify ways in which they use water at school. Students predict how much water they will actually use in one day at school. Students map their daily water use. Students calculate rate at which the water comes out of the school water fountain and basin. Brainstorm ways to conserve water.
Students monitor water use again.
Calculate amount of water conserved. Groups estimate possible water savings. Reflect, summarize and discuss. Have overhead projector. Water Use Chart Time Requirements Two or three 55-minute class periods.