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I Want to Be an Engineer Lesson PlanI Want to Be an Engineer Lesson Plan
Publisher
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
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5th - 12th
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Science
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Duration
1 hr
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I Want to Be an Engineer

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Environmentalists turn into engineers! Your class explores the perspectives of an engineer and water keeper, including the necessary steps that are taken in order to build a water treatment facility.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

water treatment, water pollution, water, water conservation, water quality, pollution, pollutants

Additional Tags

science

Classroom Considerations

  • Computers with Internet are necessary for the lesson, so be sure to request time in the computer lab or school library
  • This lesson involves students referencing the types and causes of water pollution discussed in lessons two, three, and four
  • Water treatment concepts are specific to Canada, but can be modified or used elsewhere

Pros

  • Contains clearly outlined objectives and procedures

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.5.1.a SL.5.1.c SL.5.1.d SL.5.3 SL.5.4 SL.6.1.a SL.6.3 SL.6.4 SL.7.1.a SL.7.1.c SL.7.1.d SL.7.3 SL.7.4 SL.8.1.a SL.8.3 SL.8.4 SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.3 SL.9-10.4 SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.3

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