The Big Water Issue Ecology Due Now Owl Pellet Chart Owl Pellet Analysis Questions Or, turn in late (until next Monday) The Big Water Issue Water is ESSENTIAL 90% Water is ESSENTIAL and SCARCE 90% (is drinkable) Water is ESSENTIAL and SCARCE Especially in California. 90% (is drinkable) Facts You Should Know How much of the earth is covered in water? -70% Is water distributed equally throughout the world? -No, the avg American uses 1,800 gallons/day. Individuals in poor countries survive on less than 5 gallons a day. How do you use water? List the ways in your daily lives that you use water What else is water used for?? Water Survey The Water Cycle Unlike the one-way flow of energy, matter is recycled within & between ecosystems Matter is never created nor destroyed The Water Cycle Groundwater: Taken up by plant roots Transpiration: Evaporation of water through plant leaves Precipitation Runoff (surface water leads through rivers to lakes/oceans) Evaporation: From liquid to gas Condensation: From gas to liquid How has the drought affected YOU? What can we do about it? TAPPED OUT! THE BIG DROUGHT PROJECT You will be A Designer A Scientist An Engineer A Marketing Expert DELIVERABLES As a Group (Each person): 1. Designing and building a device that will help people conserve water, starting with a design then building the prototype in the Fab Lab. 2. Scientific Poster minute sales pitch commercial in class and at exhibition By Yourself: 4. Creating a marketing flyer to the general public of your choice, using persuasive writing. Deliverables: Water Filtration System (& Catcher) Aquaponic System Rain Barrel System Drought Resistant Garden