Lesson Plan 6 Time: 45 min
Learning Expectations:
1. Describe the basic criteria to compare the best technology for their own purpose
Materials Required:
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HWT Criteria for Evaluation Spreadsheet
Topics and Key Points
Learning
Strategies
1. Criteria for Evaluation
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Works faster if only 3-5 technologies are used
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No right answer (no silver bullet)
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Work in small groups to develop process and to evaluate criteria
2. Basic criteria:
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Quality of water treated
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Quantity of water treated
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Robustness of design
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Local materials and maintenance
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Obvious importance to users
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Local demand for technology
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Opportunity for community participation
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Ease of technology transfer
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Economical sustainability (Capital and Operating Costs)
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Opportunity for financing
3. Review
-Have the different HWT technologies laid out in a circle, facilitator calls out the criteria, participants move to the
HWT technology they think best represents the given criteria
PPT Time
(min)
(Day
2-1)
15
25
5
Reflection: