Greywater Gadgetry

Grade Levels: 6-12 | Duration: Two 60 minute sessions

Create a two-part system for filtering greywater. Teams will focus on communication and systems engineering as they build separate components to filter solid and liquid waste and then combine them into one device.
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Lesson Plan PDF

 

Grade Levels: 6-12

Duration: Two 60 minute sessions

Concepts/Skills: Systems engineering, water filtration, water systems, communication, collaboration

Objectives: Students will:

  • Consider the potential effects of drought and how greywater could be part of the solution.
  • Design a system for filtering out solid waste or liquid waste.
  • Consider effective communication strategies with their team.
  • Collaborate on their design ideas to create a single two-part filtration system.