Following the Water: A STEM Journey for the Sakarya River

  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yatkypaZmIm0eNguI61guKA3L9crC1_W/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=102664120039124551316&rtpof=true&sd=true You can view the lesson plan we implemented via the link and get inspired to apply it in your own classrooms.

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Gökhan BERBER, an engineer working for the State Water Works, visited our school to inform students and answer their questions.

  Our project is an interdisciplinary project focused on sustainable water management, developed at the Turkey STEM National Workshop. Its main purpose is to draw attention to the decreasing flow of the Sakarya River, to enable students to connect with the water ecosystem, and to find solutions to real-world problems using a STEM approach. Initially, through a story we prepared as a project group, students became aware of the relationship between land and water, and understood the importance of the river's biodiversity from an ecosystem perspective. Then, through research, a parent-supported field trip, and expert support from the local municipality, students identified the causes of the seasonal water decrease in the river as agricultural irrigation, drought, and irresponsible use. Furthermore, thanks to the support of municipal experts and the Project Wet organization, students were introduced to concepts such as the importance of water footprint and the water cycle. Using a ...

  We live in an area bordering the Sakarya River, so we conducted field observations to see the problem firsthand. The participation of parents broadened our awareness campaign. The children were able to observe the decreasing water levels firsthand and had a unique experience.

  🏫 How Does the Learning Process Work? In the first stage, students analyze a real-world problem and conduct research on the Sakarya River. Then, an expert seminar is given to both parents and students, and they deepen the process with experiments. Next, students design their own fog mist net prototypes, create drawings, and test their products. At the end of the process, the developed projects are exhibited and shared through presentations. 🐟 STEM Touching Children's Worlds Through Storytelling In the project, students explore environmental problems through the characters Yayın Can and Sazancan Dede. River creatures, threatened with losing their habitats due to decreasing water levels, ask for help from the children. Through this approach, students not only gain knowledge but also develop environmental awareness by empathizing. 🌱 Expected Outcomes of the Project The expected outcomes of the project are: • Autonomous fog harvesting prototype • Alternative water source for agric...

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