Last updated: April 20, 2022
Math Skill: Multiplication (1 digit x 1 digit)
Science Skill: Earth Water
Environmental Area: Water
Purpose: Understand how much water is consumed for daily activities and develop awareness of water conservation
BACKGROUND FOR THE TEACHER
The average person uses 100 gallons of water every day. Washing hands requires about 2 gallons of water and taking a shower for ten minutes requires 38 gallons of water. Most of the water we use every day comes from the Ohio River. River water is precious because it accounts for only 0.00015% of the total water on Earth. To raise awareness of water conservation, it is important for your students to realize how much water they consume every day.
Ohio River and disrupted water cycle
TEACHER GUIDE
The table shows how much water on average is required to conduct daily activities, including brushing teeth, flushing toilets, and taking a shower. Students complete questions using the numbers in the table.
worksheet & answer key
Math Skill: Multiplication (1 digit x 1 digit)
Using the table, students are asked to complete questions by using 1 digit x 1 digit multiplication.
RELATED WORKSHEETS
Math Skill: Multiplication (2 digits x 1 digit)
Using the table, students are asked to complete questions by using 2 digits x 1 digit multiplication. They are also asked to solve challenging problems, using 1 digit x 1 digit operations.
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