How does dirty water get clean enough to drink? After viewing a PowerPoint that outlines the process water goes through at a water treatment plant, groups work together to design a chlorination chamber for a treatment plant.

Concepts

the water cycle, water treatment, water pollution, design, engineering design, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Take a field trip or virtual field trip to the local water treatment plant
• Locate water treatment simulations to show or demonstrate to the class

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should be familiar with the design process

Pros

• The developer of the PowerPoint presentation also created the video

Cons

• Design software is not available
• The PowerPoint overview is a presentation originally used at a teacher convention