Water Contamination
Water Contamination STEM Case
There has been an outbreak of legionnaires disease in a small town. This disease is caused by legionella bacteria that proliferate in contaminated water supplies. Students take on the role of a civil engineer to investigate how the water treatment plant has failed to get rid of all the contaminants in the water and design a new method.
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| Level | Description | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School | This version is for elementary school classes. | 40-45 min |
| Middle School | This version is for middle school classes. | 45-50 min |
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| Level | Description | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School | This is the same as the handbook in the elementary case. | 15-20 min |
| Middle School | This is the same as the handbook in the middle school case. | 15-20 min |
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