Rainwater Harvesting in Water Scarce Communities
Students are tasked with using the Engineering Design Process to create a system of harvesting rainwater to meet the needs of residents in communities that have a scarce water supply (shortage of water). Students will write an informational essay, "What are the benefits of harvesting rainwater specifically for water-scarce areas?"
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ngYzABqARMeeMPbIKwFaYd2Jn-C5s9zu/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science Life Science Engineering S1: Engineering & Global Society S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Writing Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
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