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This Everyday Engineering: Water Pollution Clean Up activity also includes:
Water, water, everywhere, but pollution is a major problem. Scholars design a filtration device or process that removes dirt and other particles from water. They use various household objects such as marbles, cotton balls, or coffee filters to make their devices.
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NGSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Invite a water treatment specialist to give a presentation
Classroom Considerations
- A variety of materials is necessary; see the resource for a suggested list
- Prior experience with engineering design projects is beneficial, but not required
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Lists questions to use during a discussion session
- Gives some options for additional challenges for interested learners
Cons
- None