Lesson Five: How much water can we collect?

Student Objectives:

  • Build the System: Students will identify the types of data needed to mathematically determine how much water can be collected each year.
  • Relate: Students will relate the amount of water collected monthly to the design of a potential storage system.

Links to Lesson Plan, Classroom Presentation, and Handouts:

Lesson 5

Lesson 5 – How much Rain Can We Collect Presentation

Runoff Coefficients for Different Surfaces

Supply Worksheet

Supply Worksheet with Formulas