I love fountains. The sound of water is so soothing. I’ve been sitting here happily listening to the water run in the fountain pictured above, for almost an hour. So relaxing!
I think it would be really fun, interesting, educational, and authentic to design a fountain.
What are the pros and cons of fountains? Pros: Relaxing… Cons: Water usage, energy usage…. How could you make a fountain water and energy efficient?
Young students could use writing and math in their fountain designs. Older students could add research about water and energy efficiency.
Present your fountains with brochures, posters, models, even working models!
The best part is that everyone can incorporate their passions into their designs. A football or soccer themed fountain. A princess or mermaid themed fountain. Outer space, the sea…
Bonus research: Why did people start throwing coins in fountains?
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