Acid Mine Drainage
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | Mathematics Science Vocational/Technical | |
| Author | Todd Ensign
Aislinn Tierney Duane Lewis Dawn Lewis | |
| Description | This unit is designed for math teachers and is based on an
authentic environmental engineering problem. In many areas of rural Appalachia, it is common for abandoned coal mines to fill with water and begin to overflow. The cold streams that result are a perfect environment for raising trout. Unfortunately, this water is very acidic, contains dissolved metals and is unsuitable to raise fish. This unit puts the student in the role of an environmental engineering firm that has the goal of: 1. treating the water from the mine, 2. designing a suitable fish culture system, 3. designing the treatment system for the fish waste products before the stream flows into a local river. This unit goes beyond the theoretical and provides students with standard measurement techniques developed by the GLOBE Program so they may obtain hands-on experience performing environmental assessments, | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Internet
PowerPoint Excel | |
| Grade Level | 9 10 11 12 | |
| National Standards | Math:
1. Uses a variety of strategies in the problem-solving process 2. Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of numbers 3. Uses basic and advanced procedures while performing the processes of computation 4. Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of measurement 5. Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of geometry 6. Understands and applies basic and advanced concepts of statistics and data analysis 7. Understands and applies basic and advanced concepts of probability 8. Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of functions and algebra 9. Understands the general nature and uses of mathematics Science: Earth and Space Sciences 1. Understands atmospheric processes and the water cycle 2. Understands Earth's composition and structure 6. Understands relationships among organisms and their physical environment 7. Understands biological evolution and the diversity of life Physical Sciences 10. Understands forces and motion Nature of Science 11. Understands the nature of scientific knowledge 12. Understands the nature of scientific inquiry 13. Understands the scientific enterprise Technology: 1. Knows the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating systems 2. Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs 3. Understands the relationships among science, technology, society, and the individual 4. Understands the nature of technological design 5. Understands the nature and operation of systems 6. Understands the nature and uses of different forms of technology | |
| Career Clusters | Engineering and Technical Science and Natural Resources | |
| Keywords | Enviromental
Engineering Acid Mine Math Science Technology Globe | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview - Acid Mine Drainage
Lesson 1 - Type of Engineers Lesson 2 - Water Treatment Lesson 3 - Fish Hatchery Lesson 4 - Waste Treatment Lesson 5 - Engineer's Problem Solve Standards | |
| Math IGO or CSO | A1.2.1, A1.2.2, A12.3, A1.2.4, A1.2.5, A1.2.17, A1.2.18, A1.2.19, A1.2.20,
AM1.2.1, AM2.2.11, CM.5.2, CM.5.5, CM.5.8, AM1.2.5, AM1.2.6, AM1.2.13, AM1.2.16 | |
| Science IGO or CSO | AB.6.3, AB.6.4, AB.6.5, AB.6.6, AB.5.3, AB.2.3, AB.2.5, AB.2.6, AB.1.6,
AES.1.1, AES.1.2, AES.1.4, AES.2.1, AES.2.2, AES.2.3, AES.2.4, AES.2.5, AES.2.6, AES.2.7, AES.2.8, AES.3.1, AES.3.2, AES.3.3, AES.3.4, AES.5.3, AES.5.5, AES.6.3, AES.6.5, AES.6.6 | |
| Vo Tech IGO or CSO | TEC.9-12.1.1, TEC.9-12.1.2, TEC.9-12.3.1, TEC.9-12.3.2, TEC.9-12.3.4,
TEC.9-12.5.2, TEC.9-12.6.1 | |
| The 21st Century Skills | Information and communication technology literacy - Thinking and problem-solving skills Information and communication technology literacy - Critical thinking and systems thinking Information and communication technology literacy - Problem identification, formulation, and solution Information and communication technology literacy - Creativity and intellectual curiosity Information and communication skills - Information and media literacy skills Information and communication skills - Communication skills Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Interpersonal and collaborative skills Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Self-direction Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Accountability and adaptability Interpersonal and self-direction skills - Social responsibility | |