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Wastewater Data Challenge

Grades 7-12 105 minutes Data Science Engineering English Language Arts Social Science Systems Design

Wastewater Data Challenge

Grades: 7-12

person in hard hat standing over water
person in hard hat standing over water

In this lesson, learners work in teams to examine wastewater data for a local region. Then they use this data to make recommendations which address the public health concerns of their area.

Resources

Lesson Plan PDF

Student Handout

Objectives:

  • Analyze graphs of data gathered from wastewater testing.
  • Compare data across regions and areas.
  • Identify questions which arise during data analysis.
  • Make recommendations for actions that can be taken based on data.
  • Share their analysis with others and receive feedback.

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Standards alignment

  • Engineering Design
  • English Language Arts: Speaking and Listening