Module 5: Improve
Kāhore taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitini – we cannot succeed without the support of those around us.
STEM superstars are always testing and improving things to make them the best they can be! So, what else could you do to improve your wai network?
In this module, you’ll be introduced to an engineer named Robert Manning. Then, you’ll join your entire improved network together!
Manning’s equation
E hoa mā, your pipe prototypes are looking pretty awesome. But could they be better? Lupesina’s here to help you find out.
Do you remember the four key factors that influence how wai flows in a pipe?
STEM design process | Improve
It’s the last step of the STEM design process, improve! Pool your STEM knowledge to figure out how to improve your pipe prototype and solve your challenge scenario.
Activity 5.1: Improve
Improve your wai network before you join the journey.
Joining the journey
Your pipe prototype is the best it can be! That means you’re ready to join your entire network together for the first time.
Will it solve your challenge scenario? Let’s find out.
Activity 5.2: Join the journey
Connect all four stages of the journey of wai and put your prototype to the test.
Tools down!
Mīharo. Today you:
- Learned about Manning’s equation
- Continued the STEM design process
- Improved your pipe network
- Joined your wai network together