Extracting Energy From Waste Water
Burning hydrogen gas from water to demonstrate how wastewater can be utilized as a source of energy to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
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Water Footprint of Foods
The design of a balanced meal with a small water footprint showcases how small changes can lead to larger impacts.
Exploring Hydroelectricity
Students design and build water wheels to investigate how the elevation of a water source affects energy generation, collect and analyze data, and connect their findings to real-world hydroelectric power production.
Rube Goldberg Machine - Water Filtration Analysis
Students analyze real SVCWD data to calculate water properties, flow rates, and energy use throughout the wastewater treatment process, apply dimensional analysis and engineering reasoning, and evaluate efficiency and costs through hands-on activities and group projects.