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Learn about the Problem

Facts about the problem from CNN

CNN gives us a great summary of the problem that is currently happening in Flint.

 

How the Flint Water Crisis Happened

Here is a video explaining how the water crisis in Flint happened.

 

Article from TIME for Kids

Here is an article from the magazine TIME for Kids explaining the water crisis in Flint, Michigan

 

Possible Adaptations that may help:

"Filter Feeding"

Baleen Whales and Whale Sharks use ways of filtering the water to get the food they want.  Would there be some way to use a similar type of filter in Flint?

 

Beetle Wing Covers

These beetles have special covers for their wings that help collect water.  Coudl this idea help the people in Flint get clean water to drink?

 

Water Storage in Plant

This article tells us about many different ways that plants hold and save water.  Maybe we can learn from them to help find new ways to store clean water!

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