Exploring Water Usage and its Impact on Daily Life
Engage in a community-based STEM education initiative focusing on the various ways water is essential in daily activities such as making a cheeseburger, personal hygiene, and household routines. Discover the significant amount of water used per person daily and annually while recognizing different users of fresh water and their varying needs.
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Water Use for Different Purposes A Community-based Approach to Engaging Students and Teachers in Effective STEM Education Award #1615193 www.msudenver.edu @MULTI_ITEST
What are the ways water is needed to make this cheeseburger? mage result for cheeseburger Make a list in your science notebook. (3 minutes) Let s hear your ideas!
How much water do you use in a day? How much is that in a year? Average Water Use Per Person Per Day (in the US) A full tub is about 36 gallons 10 minute showers x 2 gallons a minute = 20 gallons 3 gallons per flush x 6-8 flushes per day = 18-24 gallons A washing machine utilizes 15 gallons a load Depending on efficiency of dishwasher:4 to 10 gallons Hygiene (washing face, brushing teeth, etc.) = 2.5 gallons Drinking 8 glasses of 8 oz of water is recommended = 1 gallon
What are the different users of fresh water? Who uses the most?
