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This activity offers learners and their families several ways to raise their awareness together about home water. Included are a Home Water Audit Chart to help families record their water; a link to an educational film about water and conservation; ideas for family discussions about water use; information about recycling graywater; and math-themed efforts such as creating a pie chart of use and comparing water bills. The cost of this activity is minimal if a calculator is already on hand.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 7 days
- free per student
- Ages 4 - adult
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- pencil
- Home Water Audit chart (in PDF)
- calculator
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
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Earth Structure
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
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Engineering
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Life Sciences
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Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Human Impact
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Ecology
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Technology
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Technology and Society
- Technology and the Environment
- The Design Process
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Technology and Society
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The Nature of Science
- Science and Society
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- use keyboard
- use mouse
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- National 4-H Council
Rights:
- All rights reserved, National 4-H Council, 2009
Funding Source:
- TOYOTA