Eek, It leaks!

Abstract:

During this activity, students will try to construct model landfill liners out of two-inch strips of garbage bags within resource constraints. The challenge is to construct a bag that will hold one cup of water without leaking. This represents similar challenges that environmental engineers face when building a liner for a real landfill.

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

SubTopics:

Water , Green Building and Design , Pollution , Waste and Recycling

Collection:

TeachEngineering