scitech label project water conservation: high flow vs. low flow showerheads by sarah kautz...

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SciTech Label Project

Water Conservation:High flow vs. Low flow

Showerheads

by Sarah KautzUniversity of Chicago, Department of

Anthropology

To see how muchwater is actuallysaved by using a low flow showerhead, press the button below.

When the “shower”is finished,

compare the waterlevels in the two

containers.Which unit do you

think is moreenergy efficient?

Economical?Remember: when it comes to saving

water don’t gowith the flow.

• Brightly colored tape on tubes makes water levels easier to compare

• Brightly colored bouncy balls in tubes also help to illustrate water level

• Added “press here” arrow

Text

Help visitors see what’s going on & how to use exhibit

Title!

Labels•Avoid jargon, complicated

vocabulary (“economical” “energy efficient”)

•Provide simple explanation of high/low-flow

•Add graphic to help convey water conservation message

*Help visitors use exhibit & guide comparison of showers

Water Conservation

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