Rain Farm

Rain Farm

This school is powered by rainwater
Lesson: 6.6
Level:
Advanced
Station: Water Management
Format: Class Project
Rating:
Advanced Lesson 6.6 Rain Farm

Lesson Overview

Imagine what it might take to meet all of your school's water needs with rainwater. This lesson explores that very notion and gives students a canvas to create an initial plan.

Teach the Teacher

Method

We use far more water than you might think. Irrigation, bathrooms, drinking water, kitchen operations. All use water.

Now assume that you could capture and treat rainwater to service all those needs.

Calculate the entire collection potential of the buildings on your campus. Assuming average rainfall for your region, would it yield enough to service all the needs of your school?

Interview the facilities director at your school to determine total water use and to secure estimated dimensions for rooftops.

Related Lessons

Now that you’ve completed the Advanced Lesson, just remember that you can always revisit the Beginner and Intermeidate Lessons as needed.

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