How can we design an effective water filtration system to remove impurities and make water safe to drink?
Duration
3 - 6 weeksGroup Size
3 - 3 studentsGrade Level
High School, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSubjects
Engineering, Environment, Health, ScienceProject Description
In this project, students will design, build, and test a water filtration system to solve the real-world problem of water contamination. The project aligns with NGSS and Common Core standards, including structured rubrics to assess performance and provide meaningful feedback. Students will engage in hands-on learning, critical thinking, and collaboration throughout the process.
Why Use this Project?
This project is ideal for fostering STEM learning through hands-on experimentation and problem-solving. Students gain valuable insights into environmental science, engineering principles, and water safety while developing critical skills such as collaboration, communication, and project management. The lesson plan is well-structured, standards-aligned, and includes rubrics that help guide student learning and improve their performance. This engaging, real-world project will prepare students for future challenges in both academic and professional settings.
What's Included
- General Guidelines: Provides students with a clear roadmap to approach the project, including task breakdown and role distribution.
- Brainstorming: Encourages creativity and teamwork to generate multiple design ideas for the filtration system.
- Project Planning and Designing: Guides students through goal-setting, task creation, and resource management while refining their filtration designs.
- Project Execution: Helps students build and test their filtration system, ensuring regular feedback and adjustments as needed.
- Experimenting: Offers a detailed, step-by-step guide to testing the filtration system’s effectiveness with precise measurements and outcomes.
- Presentation: Instructs students to choose from slide decks, posters, or videos to present their project, showcasing their findings in a professional manner.
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