After a historic flood devastated parts of Texas, your team has been hired by the city's emergency response task force to investigate what went wrong and help communities prepare for future disasters. 

You must explore the following key questions: 

• What made the flood so severe? Was it due to heavy rain alone, or were there problems with city design, climate trends, or emergency systems? 

• How can we rebuild neighborhoods in a way that protects people and property from future flooding? 

• What does a better flood alert system look like — one that reaches people in time and in a way they understand? 

• If you had to prepare a flood emergency kit for a family, what would it include and how would you make sure all families — even those with fewer resources — could get one? 

Your challenge: 
📌 Investigate the causes of the recent Texas flood. 
📌 Design a flood-resilient neighborhood with improved infrastructure. 
📌 Propose a better early warning system for future floods. 
📌 Create and explain a practical emergency kit for families at risk. 

✅ Your Final Product Will Include: 

• A research-based report or presentation on the flood’s causes. 

• A 3D model or blueprint of a flood-resistant neighborhood. 

• A prototype or infographic for an improved flood alert system. 

• A sample emergency kit and a brochure explaining its contents, purpose, and distribution plan. 

🎯 Learning Areas: 

• Earth & Environmental Science 

• Engineering & Design 

• Civics & Emergency Planning 

• Math (budgets, mapping, models) 

• Communication & Research Skills