A Drop in the Bucket
Exploring water management by estimating and calculating the percentage of available freshwater on Earth.
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Water
Tap Water’s Journey
Water’s journey through a local water district is tracked with a map and 3D model to identify the major infrastructural components of a local water district and environmental challenges each component faces.
Water Footprint of Foods
The design of a balanced meal with a small water footprint showcases how small changes can lead to larger impacts.
Water Quality & Mixtures
Students explore the properties of mixtures and their environmental impact by designing and testing mini wastewater treatment plants, analyzing how effectively their models separate contaminants, and reflecting on implications for water quality and ecosystem health.
Water and Gravity
What is the significance of elevation in water distribution? Students will learn about inputs and outputs associated with harnessing natural resources for human consumption.
Water Predictions
Students will make predictions about population growth and future development in Hayward. Students will also devise a plan to provide water to a growing future population.