Youth in Action: Students Develop Water-Wise Project for School Garden

Earth Echo International collaborates with students from the Environmental Charter School in Inglewood, California, to address water conservation through a student-led project. The school integrates environmental issues into its curriculum, encouraging students to engage with their community. The sixth graders developed a mobile drip irrigation system to address water scarcity, a significant issue due to California's drought. The project aims to efficiently water the school's gardens, saving time and resources. Students designed a portable system that collects rainwater and can be moved easily, reducing the need for long hoses. The initiative not only conserves water but also provides practical learning and community service opportunities.

What is the primary focus of the Environmental Charter School in Inglewood?

• Providing sports education

• Offering only online classes

• Focusing solely on academic excellence

• Teaching environmental issues through core classes

What problem did the sixth graders aim to solve with their project?

• Lack of gardening tools

• Water scarcity due to drought

• Insufficient classroom space

• Need for more playground equipment

How does the mobile irrigation system help in water conservation?

• By using electric pumps

• By recycling plastic bottles

• By reducing water evaporation

• By using solar panels

What feature makes the irrigation system portable?

• It is powered by a battery

• It is lightweight

• It is made of inflatable material

• It has wheels and a detachable water bucket

What additional benefit does the irrigation system provide besides mobility?

• It can generate electricity

• It can catch rainwater

• It can be used as a playground equipment

• It can be used for cooking