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Design and Test an Air Lift Siphon Lesson PlanDesign and Test an Air Lift Siphon Lesson Plan
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University of Southern California
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6th - 12th
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Design and Test an Air Lift Siphon

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Build an air lift siphon using your mad physics skills! Learners first investigate the importance of circulating water in aquaponics systems. They then use density to their advantage as they engineer an air lift siphon

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Concepts

density, water density, air, circulation, mechanics

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science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the evaluation questions as an exit ticket for a quick understanding check
  • Record new vocabulary in a graphic organizer

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should have a solid understanding of density

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  • Allows individuals to test their own designs for effectiveness
  • Includes a detailed teacher guide

Cons

  • None

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