Another activity we performed with the children later in the afternoon after the hand-washing activity was the Experiment’. This is an activity commonly ‘Flubber performed with elementary-school age children that involves white school glue, food coloring, Borax and water. When the substances are mixed in the correct ratio, it forms a play-doh like substance that possesses both solid and liquid properties. We allowed the kids to mix the ingredients together with their hands, and then each take a piece of the for themselves. Food coloring adds fun to the activity and when we were finished ‘Flubber’ we gave them sandwich bags to keep their for later. This activity was also very ‘Flubber’ successful and the kids really enjoyed it. COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS Our solution is economically beneficial for MdL because water quality is not something they can sacrifice under any circumstances. The health and well being of the children as well as the staff is of the utmost importance. By purchasing a filter that is better equipped to address MdL’s particular water needs, we are eliminating unnecessary costs associated with maintenance of the old filter. Our group was fortunate enough to have the majority of our solution donated to us by the Crystal Quest Company. As a reference point, the approximate yearly cost of our solution (with proper maintenance) to MdL is $246. The previous filter media is lasting MdL about a month, which means that currently they are spending $202 monthly on filter media (reference Appendix A for current filter pricing). Below is a cost projection for how our solution will affect MdL. Annual Cost Project Item Initial Yearly Total Crystal Quest $254 $0 (One time $254 (donated) Filter cost) Custom Crystal Quest $33 (for set of 2, 1*($33) $33 Sediment Filter donated) CQE-RC-04015
Another activity we performed with the children later in the afternoon after the hand-washing activity was the ‘Flubber Experiment’. This is an activity commonly performed with elementary-school age children that involves white school glue, food coloring, Borax and water. When the substances are mixed in the correct ratio, it forms a play-doh like substance that possesses both solid and liquid properties. We allowed the kids to mix the ingredients together with their hands, and then each take a piece of the ‘Flubber’ for themselves. Food coloring adds fun to the activity and when we were finished we gave them sandwich bags to keep their ‘Flubber’ for later. This activity was also very successful and the kids really enjoyed it. COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS Our solution is economically beneficial for MdL because water quality is not something they can sacrifice under any circumstances. The health and well being of the children as well as the staff is of the utmost importance. By purchasing a filter that is better equipped to address MdL’s particular water needs, we are eliminating unnecessary costs associated with maintenance of the old filter. Our group was fortunate enough to have the majority of our solution donated to us by the Crystal Quest Company. As a reference point, the approximate yearly cost of our solution (with proper maintenance) to MdL is $246. The previous filter media is lasting MdL about a month, which means that currently they are spending $202 monthly on filter media (reference Appendix A for current filter pricing). Below is a cost projection for how our solution will affect MdL. Annual Cost Project Item Initial Yearly Total Crystal Quest Filter Custom $254 $0 (One time cost) $254 (donated) Crystal Quest Sediment Filter CQE-RC-04015 $33 (for set of 2, donated) 1*($33) $33