This activity is an authentic task which places the
student in the position of riverkeeper.
Students will be given data sheets on specific sections
of a river.Given normal conditions
the student must analyze data, list and explain possible causes of any
problems.Some parameters used include
dissolved oxygen (DO), pH,
salinity, phosphates,
temperature, nitrates,
and fecal coliform bacteria.
The student will also be introduced to computational
modeling using the Stella model.The
Stella model will concentrate on manipulating the two parameters DO and
sewage load.
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