Tracking Our Water Use What are all the ways that we use water?

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Tracking Our Water Use What are all the ways that we use water?

BRAINSTORM! With your neighbors, think of at least 5 ways that you use water on a regular basis

Water is so important! What factors can you control? How much water is used when I…. Flush the toilet: 5 gallons Wash hands: 2 Brush teeth: 2-10 Run the dishwasher: 60 Wash clothes: 50 Wash the car: 100

Water Trivia How many gallons of water, on average, does each person use per day in the U.S.?

Water Trivia How many gallons of water, on average, does each person use per day in the U.S.? 100

Water Trivia How much water does it take to make a fast food meal?

Water Trivia How much water does it take to make a fast food meal? 1400

Water Trivia How much water does it take to produce one pound of chocolate ?

Water Trivia How much water does it take to produce one pound of chocolate ? 2170

Facts About Water Video: We use water in lots of different ways In fact, water was used to make the clothes that you are wearing right now!

How much water do YOU use? You have the opportunity to: TRACK your average water usage If a lot of people promise to use less water, the lake will have high water levels again!

Tracking your water use Example: Wake-up Go to the bathroom & wash hands Take a shower Brush my teeth Eat breakfast Go to school Math Drink water Reading & language arts Go to the bathroom & wash hands Eat lunch ….. Try to track both at home and at school! We use water all day long.

Tracking your water use ½ Day Example: Wake-up Go to the bathroom & wash hands Take a shower Brush my teeth Eat breakfast Go to school Math Drink water Reading & language arts Go to the bathroom & wash hands Eat lunch ….. Try to track both at home and at school! We use water all day long. 2 min 8 min 0.5 min 2 times 4 glasses

Calculating your water use Tips: Use the number under the listed activity to calculate First, calculate the total water use for EACH activity. Then, add the numbers to find your TOTAL Example: Wash face/hands: 1 gallon X 2 min = 2 gallons min Flush toilet: 3 gallons X 2 times = 6 gallons time 2 min 8 min 0.5 min 2 times 4 glasses 2 gallons 6 gallons

Tracking your water use Don’t forget to track!