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Measuring the Volume of Water Discharge for a Stream or Canal Lesson PlanMeasuring the Volume of Water Discharge for a Stream or Canal Lesson Plan
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Measuring the Volume of Water Discharge for a Stream or Canal

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Students study how to measure and calculate the volume of water flowing down a stream or canal and use simple tools to make measurements. Next, students determine how many people cold live off the volume of water measured. Finally, they will identify the effects water diversion has on the environment.

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streams, water, canals, volume

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canal, diversion, stream, volume, water, math
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins

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