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Social Justice and Science

Students Examine Flint Water Crisis Through Co-Curricular Project

Over the last semester, Upper School Chemistry students explored and investigated the lead-tainted drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
 
Led by teachers Lisa Ammirati and Susan Keatley, students explored water solubility, concentration, corrosion and precipitation reactions in the contaminated water. In addition, students researched the social and political aspects of the crisis and engaged in a series of discussion about the topic. Several students took action and wrote letters to politicians and referenced their findings.
 
In May, students presented their research, along with water testing demonstrations, to groups of students, parents, and faculty and staff.
 
“Throughout the project, I was struck by how passionate and engaged the students were with the material,” Lisa said. “Our class discussions were lively and many students chose to read more deeply and broadly than required. The project also served as a great point of entry for those students who are passionate about social justice issues, but may have previously struggled in science classes.”
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