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Wolf – 2nd Grade
Spirit of the Water
Elective
Requirement 3

How Much Water Do I Use?

Wolf – 2nd Grade
Spirit of the Water
Elective
Requirement 3

How Much Water Do I Use?

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Cub Scouts learn about wasting water in their home.

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  • Four water bills, one for winter, spring, fall, and summer 
  • Laptop or smart device 

Before the meeting: 

  1. Print out your water bill for one month during each of the seasons. 

During the meeting: 

  1. Share the water bills with Cub Scouts. 

    • How many gallons a month were used? 
    • Did the number of gallons change based on the season? 
    • Why are some months higher than other months? 
  2. Using a laptop or smart device, go to the USGS “How Much Water Do You Use at Home?” form.  Work with the Cub Scouts to fill it out.  The form will give a quick idea of water usage in a home.  Have the Cub Scouts compare water usage. 
  3. Ask Cub Scouts for ideas on how they could use less water.

    • Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth. 
    • When hand washing dishes, do not let the water run continuously. 
    • Take a five-minute shower. 
    • Fix faucet leaks. 
    • Water the yard early in the morning or in the evening so that the water does not evaporate quickly in the heat of the day.  Check if your community has rules or restrictions on water lawns.

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