Water Tank Calculator Curriculum Activity (5-6)
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YEAR LEVELS
Year 5 – 6
Curriculum Links
Mathematics
Year 5:
(VC2M5M02)
Year 6:
(VC2M6M02)
Year 5:
(VC2M5M02)
Year 6:
(VC2M6M02)
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This activity engages students in the calculation of roof runoff on a school building to determine a suitably sized water tank. The students develop skills in calculating area. Students are then invited to discuss the environmental benefits of harvesting water.
Water Harvesting | Water Scarcity | Water Resources
- Identify the average annual rainfall for their region
- Calculate roof runoff
- Suggest water harvesting solutions for their school