Working with Watermills

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In collaborative groups, emerging engineers or environmental scientists plan and construct a water wheel or watermill that rotates for a total of three minutes. Everything you need to carry out this instructional activity is included: objectives, background information (both historical and scientific), and more! This, and other lessons by the same publisher are ideal for bringing STEM activities into your classroom.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

hydroelectric power, power

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Additional Tags

generate electricity, hydropower, water wheel, stem, power, science

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Pros

Aligns with Next Generation Science Standards for several grade levels
Richly detailed teacher's notes include photographs
An included article brings an opportunity to address Common Core Standards for literacy in science
Can easily be integrated with a social studies for a cross-curricular lesson
Worksheet keeps learners on-task
Adaptable to a wide span of grade levels

Cons

A few special materials need to be purchased, such as foam cylinders and small wooden slats or spoons, but the experience would be well worth the time it takes to collect them