Race to Save Water

From PLUM LANDING · 2014

Race to Save Water
5 min1st2nd3rd4thScience
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Summary

Two families compete to see who can save the most water in a week. Can you wash your hands in 10 seconds or shampoo in 3 minutes? A fun challenge that shows how small changes add up.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

Two families compete to save as much water as they can in one week.

  1. What water-saving tricks did the families try?
  2. Why is it important to save water?
  3. What is one way your family could use less water?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: conserve, water, reduce.

Try it: List three ways your class or family could save water this week.