This activity may make the student more receptive to conservation practices. Ask them how much money they would receive if every person in New Haven gave them one dollar. They would receive about $125,000.00. This should make them realize that if everyone did just a little to conserve water, big savings would be the end result
Those who would like to proceed with a water conservation project might start with family members in their households. The age level will help determine the type of project and sophistication. But, what is good about this is that all family members are involved in the project and from my experience, generally helps the family unit.
If possible, record the reading from your water meter at the beginning of the week. During the week have your family members complete a water use analysis chart each day for that week. At the end of the week read and record the water meter reading. Evaluate the water use from your water use chart and discuss ways with your family that you might conserve water.
Using the ways you plan to conserve water, repeat the investigation. We must realize that there may be many variables with this investigation but it serves the purpose of gathering and interpreting data and makes the family aware of the importance of conservation.