5th - 8th Grades
Water is essential to human life. The water humans use comes either from surface water (a lake or river) or from groundwater. Many of us are accustomed to just turning on a faucet to get our water. However, the water flowing out of a faucet has been transported to us, which requires pipes and energy to pump the water. In some parts of the world, and during times of natural disasters, the infrastructure and energy required for easy access to water may not be available. In this lesson, youth will learn about methods for water collection by physically testing and collecting data on the efficiency of three different water pump systems (Archimedes screw, solar water pumps, and manual pumps). This lesson will be a treat for the kinesthetic learner!
Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards of Science Addressed:
- SC.7.7.3.C Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
- SC.7.13.5.C Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth's systems.
Class Type: In person
Fee: $60 per class
Classroom Requirements: Tables for youth to work as small groups, access to water, Wi-Fi, and projector/projector screen
Program Length: This program includes one 60-minute visit with the 4-H Staff
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