< Water in Extreme Environments

How to Teach These Units

Take a little time to prepare and get ready to teach. The pages linked below give you an easy-to-follow checklist and resources that get you prepared for facilitating PLANETS activities.

8. Spread the Word: Preparing for the Engineering Share-Out

Learners prepare to communicate their ideas about designing a water reuse process in the Engineering Share-Out.

Guiding Question

What design recommendations do we have for water reuse processes?

Activity Downloads

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    Engineering Educator Guide Preparing for the Engineering Share-Out PDF 666.83 KB 

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    Engineering Notebook Preparing for the Engineering Share-Out PDF 237.56 KB

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    Extreme Environments Slides PPTX 414.55 KB

Activity Timing

10 MIN. Get Ready & Team Up

25 MIN. Preparing the Presentation

10 MIN. Reflect

45 MIN. TOTAL

Setup: Prep Time 15 min.

  • Set up Materials Table.
  • Invite people to Share-Out.

*See Materials & Preparation in the Educator Guide linked above for full info.

21st Century Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication

Habits of Mind

  • Make evidence-based decisions.
  • Communicate effectively

Learners Will Do

  • Plan how to discuss what they have learned with members of their community.

Learners Will Know

  • Engineers have valuable knowledge to share about the problem they have solved.

Connecting Across Activities

  • Activity 7: Improve a Process: Last time, learners improved their water reuse processes to better meet the criteria for their environment.
  • Activity 8: Preparing for the Engineering Share-Out: Today, learners prepare to communicate their ideas about designing a water reuse process in the Engineering Share-Out.
  • Activity 9: Engineering Share-Out: Next time, learners communicate their ideas about designing a water reuse process in the Engineering Share-Out.

Level Up! (Optional)

In the Educator Guide, you will see “Level Up!” Sections. These include great tips and activities that build and extend STEM and 21st Century skills, and create stronger connections between educators, youth, and families. They typically take a little extra time, so please plan accordingly.

  • Ask this story prompt question: Can you tell me a story about a previous time you’ve presented your ideas and how you did it? (Possible responses include stories about sharing ideas in school, family, and community settings.) Have learners share with a partner (note that the sharing can take forms other than speaking aloud). (20 min.)
  • Tell learners, if anyone asks them what they did today, they can tell them, “We prepared to share about water reuse processes we designed.” (5 min.)
  • Invite family and community members to participate in the Engineering Share-Out by sharing their stories and expertise. (25 min.)