So we revamped our model since we figured out what happens with storm water. Recognizing that in heavy rains, flooding, and a large influx in melting snow causes a huge problem in the sewer system with the amount of water it can hold, the outfall pipe with raw sewage into the Chicago River poses a problem.
Along the way, we've identified other problems, too. We're going to be thinking more like engineers as we are close to answering our Driving Question for the unit, "Where does our clean water come from and where does it go once we make it dirty?" There have been lots of instances where some engineering could have helped along the way...and maybe, just maybe, engineering has actually helped in ways in which we take for granted.
Along the way, we've identified other problems, too. We're going to be thinking more like engineers as we are close to answering our Driving Question for the unit, "Where does our clean water come from and where does it go once we make it dirty?" There have been lots of instances where some engineering could have helped along the way...and maybe, just maybe, engineering has actually helped in ways in which we take for granted.