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Geology and Building Tunnels

Defined STEM - Geology and Building Tunnels

Objective :
Students will investigate how tunnel engineers deal with the different types of rock they encounter in their job.
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Resources :
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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