Roman Aqueduct: STEM Challenge
Your job is to build an aqueduct that will supply the Roman cities with clean water to private homes, public baths and glorious fountains. With this success, the citizens will drink clean water! Students will work to create aqueduct components that can transport two liters of water across a short distance in the classroom.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14IHF5Zd0fh0vwD1v6x99C7zD9JvExbt_wcpwRoC…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance Technology 3. Knowledge Constructor 5. Computational Thinker Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to EngineeringRelated Content
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