Water Warriors: Clean Streams Dream

7th Grade Project 4 weeks

Water Warriors: Clean Streams Dream

Sarah F

MS-PS3-1

Self Directed Learning

Academic Mindset

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Content Expertise

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The Challenge

Access to clean water is a critical global issue, impacting health, education, and economic development. Inadequate sanitation and contaminated water supplies lead to widespread waterborne diseases, particularly in densely populated urban areas like Mumbai, India.

Challenge Question

How can we design and create a portable water purification device that effectively addresses the water contamination challenges faced by communities in Mumbai, ensuring access to clean and safe water?

Standards

[Next Generation Science Standards] MS-PS3-1 - Construct and interpret graphical displays of data to describe the relationships of kinetic energy to the mass of an object and to the speed of an object.

Competencies

Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.
Content Expertise - Students develop key competencies, skills, and dispositions with ample opportunities to apply knowledge and engage in work that matters to them.
Effective Communication - Students practice listening to understand, communicating with empathy, and share their learning through exhibiting, presenting and reflecting on their work.

Learning Partners and Clients

Students will collaborate with environmental scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay to deepen their understanding of water purification techniques. They will also engage with WaterAid India, an NGO dedicated to improving water access and sanitation, to gain insights and data for their projects. Presentations will be made to the Bombay Municipal Corporation to propose innovative solutions for water purification in Mumbai, addressing real-world challenges faced by local communities.

Phase Outcomes

Phase	Learning Outcome
Discover	I can identify the challenge of clean water access and its root causes by engaging in an experiential activity that highlights the impact of waterborne diseases in Mumbai, sparking my curiosity and commitment to finding a solution.
Examine	I can research the causes and effects of water contamination by analyzing data provided by environmental scientists and local NGOs, gaining a deeper understanding of the real-world implications of inadequate sanitation.
Engineer	I can develop a portable water purification device that addresses the needs of communities in Mumbai, using my knowledge of kinetic energy and innovative problem-solving skills to create a practical solution.
Do	I can test the effectiveness of my water purification device by collecting real-world data on its performance in removing contaminants, ensuring that it meets the needs of the community before presenting it.
Share	I can share my water purification solution and the insights gained throughout my learning journey with the Bombay Municipal Corporation and local stakeholders, reflecting on my personal growth and the impact of my work on the community.