Water conservation

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Lesson Purpose

What – How can we save water in our homes?
Compare several water saving devices featured on our interactive water wall - Half Flush vs Full Flush Toilet, Standard tap vs Tap with water saving device attached, Standard shower head vs Water saving shower head.
Measure the amount of water used and saved by our water wall household plumbing fixtures.
Calculate and compare the water usage of the fixtures.

30-40 mins

Year 7

TEEC Staff Member

During the course of this activity it may be possible to target a number of the "Content Descriptions" in Year 7.

Science
Science Understanding
Earth and space sciences Some of Earth’s resources are renewable, including water that cycles through the environment, but others are non-renewable.
Science as Human Endeavour
Nature and development of science Scientific knowledge can develop through collaboration across the disciplines of science and the contributions of people from a range of cultures. Use and influence of science Solutions to contemporary issues that are found using science and technology, may impact on other areas of society and involve ethical considerations. People use science understanding and skills in their occupations and these have influenced the development of practices in areas of human activity.

Geography
Geographical Knowledge and Understanding
Unit 1 : Water in the world The classification of environmental resources and the forms that water takes as a resource. The ways that flows of water connects places as it moves through the environment and the way this affects places. The quantity and variability of Australia's water resources compared with other continents. The economic, cultural, spiritual and aesthetic value of water for people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and peoples of the Asia region

Geography

Geographical Knowledge and Understanding

Unit 1 : Water in the world

The classification of environmental resources and the forms that water takes as a resource.
The ways that flows of water connects places as it moves through the environment and the way this affects places.
The quantity and variability of Australia's water resources compared with other continents.
The economic, cultural, spiritual and aesthetic value of water for people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and peoples of the Asia region

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