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Rainwater Harvesting Model

Build a building model showing rooftop collection, filtration and storage.

LevelSchool / Beginner Duration1–2 Weeks Components₹500–₹1,200 CodingLow
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Rainwater Harvesting Model

Project overview

Build a building model showing rooftop collection, filtration and storage.

Build a building model showing rooftop collection, filtration and storage.

Components / materials required

✓Cardboard/foam board
✓PVC tubes/straws
✓Mesh/filter media
✓Storage bottle
✓Model roof

What the project demonstrates

✓Roof collection
✓First filter stage
✓Storage tank
✓Overflow path

Suggested build plan

01

Building model

Create roof and gutters.

02

Filter

Add simple layered filter demo.

03

Storage

Route water into tank.

Learning outcomes

✓Understand water conservation
✓Explain collection and filtration
✓Design a practical sustainability model
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