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- Introduction and Conceptual Flow Narrative
- Planning Guide
- Conceptual Flow Graphic
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Historians believe the first vertical water wheel was invented in Rome during the Augustan Age. The sixth lesson in the series of 10 has scholars experiment with designing their own water wheels. Through testing various pastas and variables such as water height, they determine how to make the process of energy transformation more efficient.
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Instructional Ideas
- Visit a local water wheel if possible and discuss how to improve the design to make it more efficient
Classroom Considerations
- Photos of water wheels should be printed or displayed in color on a projector, SmartBoard, or shared computer screen
- Have plenty of pans to catch water and paper towels for additional spills or splashes
Pros
- Lesson encourages creativity and problem solving
- Uses higher-level thinking skills to apply previous knowledge to a real-life situation
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