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Going With the Flow

Can you keep an underground crew safe? In this hands-on challenge, students dive deep into the vital world of underground ventilation. After learning how fresh air is circulated through subterranean tunnels, participants will put their skills to the test.

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monitoring airflow underground using a handhelp anemometer

In this career-connected STEM challenge, students will step into the role of an underground ventilation engineer. 

After exploring how fresh air moves through complex subterranean tunnels, students will interpret real air flow maps and use basic math to calculate the exact airflow requirements needed to keep maintain safe, breathable working conditions underground.