How can we design an effective water filtration system to remove impurities and make water safe to drink?

Duration

3 - 6 weeks

Group Size

3 - 3 students

Grade Level

High School, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Subjects

Engineering, Environment, Health, Science
$8.00

Project 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.
$8.00

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