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Rain Water Collection
Posted by Roger Grant on 23 September 2007 in Class News, Earth Systems, Fresh Water, Hydrosphere, Water Cycle
As part of our studies on the hydrosphere we’re trying to determine the amount (volume) of rain water that could be collected from the roof of our classroom building. So far students determined the average annual rainfall received in Winter Garden and the dimensions of the 400 building (see the gallery for pictures). The challenge [...]
A Dire Shortage of Water
Posted by Roger Grant on 17 September 2007 in Atmosphere, Earth Systems, Fresh Water, Hydrosphere, Nature of Science, Science & Society
If it were up to me, the weather would be hot and sunny every day. Good thing it’s not up to me. Earth needs rain and snow. Without a reliable supply of water, we would have nothing to drink, nothing to sustain our crops. Swimming pools would be empty. Lawns would have no grass. Electricity [...]