School Water Audit Program (SWAP)

SWAP water waste for water efficiency!

The School Water Audit Project combines water education with practical applications of scientific methodology. It brings community members together with students for the purpose of accomplishing a unified goal. It empowers students and adults alike to be responsible water stewards.

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Download the SWAP lessons individually by clicking on the download option inside your lesson bubble. Alternatively, you may download the entire curriculum in .pdf format here.

Why conduct a SWAP? Empower students! Save water, energy, and money! Connect with the community!

• SWAP Introduction
• Water Use Background Information for Teachers

1. Getting their feet wet - A Home Water Audit
2. Plunging In: The School Inventory
3. Diving In - Auditing Indoor Water Use
   1. Structured Inquiry: Bathroom Faucet Audit
   2. Guided Inquiry: Classroom Faucet Audit
   3.  Guided Inquiry: Cafeteria Audit
   4. Student-driven Inquiry: Student Selected Audit
4. Diving In - Auditing Outdoor Water Use
   1. Structured Inquiry: Athletic Field Audit
   2. Guided Inquiry: Non-Athletic Field Audit
   3. Student-driven Inquiry: Student Selected Audit
5. Resurfacing: Communicating Data and Recommendations

• References