Designing a Tunnel: An Earth Science Design Challenge

Created Feb. 7, 2024 by Nicole Valkenburg
  1. Determine the best site to build a tunnel by analyzing three different sites and its properties listed.  
  2. Estimate the length of time it will take them to drill through their side of the mountain by making a prediction before they start.  
  3. Design a tunnel through the mountain by using common household items that will be able to withstand weather, weight, and affect the landscape of the mountain minimally.  
  4. Analyze their results by creating a Google Slide presentation of their process, results, and conclusions.   


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