Fighting Drought With an Ancient Practice: Harvesting the Rain | Retro Report

Ancient methods of collecting and storing rainwater are being used to address severe drought today.

Harvesting the Rain
Students will explore the issue of water sustainability by examining the distribution of fresh water on Earth and using a physical model to simulate the implementation of rainwater harvesting practices.
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