Designing Erosion Control Solutions
Design and test solutions to prevent or reduce the effects of weathering and erosion in a given scenario.
Key Questions
- Design a model to demonstrate effective erosion control methods.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different materials in preventing soil erosion.
- Critique existing erosion control strategies and suggest improvements.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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