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Young scholars study the process of water filtration in a three-part STEM lesson. After analyzing samples of dirty water, teams design and build their own filtration systems and measure their efficiency.
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Instructional Ideas
- Pair with additional lessons from the same publisher to create a complete environmental science unit
- Invite a representative from a local water treatment plant to speak and/or demonstrate the treatment process
Classroom Considerations
- Expects familiarity with mass and volume measurements
- One installment of a larger SLED Design playlist
Pros
- Requires higher-order thinking to complete the task
- Presents a real-life problem that needs a solution
Cons
- None