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The Science of Digging a Tunnel 500 Feet under the Ground

Defined STEM - The Science of Digging a Tunnel 500 Feet under the Ground

Objective :
Students will explore problems and solutions associated with the science of digging a tunnel 500 feet underground.
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Video : Tunnel Number 3
Travel over five hundred feet underground with Chief Engineer Eileen Schnock. The tunnel she's working on must be able to deliver over a billion gallons of water a day to one of our largest cities. It's a fun job but a strong background in math and science is key.
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