Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating the Water Quality of the Root River in Lanesboro, Mn
This field investigation will be in collaboration with Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro, MN link to Eagle Bluff. It will include chemical, biological, and physical tests. The chemical tests will include kits where...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: What Is One Part Per Million Solution?
Substances dissolved in water can be present in very tiny amounts that are not visible to the eye. in this lesson students make a solution of food coloring with a concentration of one part per million.
Climate Literacy
Clean: Effects of Increased Co2 in the Air on Seawater and Distilled Water
Students perform an experiment comparing the impacts of CO2 on salt water and on fresh water. In a short demonstration, students examine how distilled water and seawater are affected differently by increasing carbon dioxide in the air.
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Wet in the City: Read a Water Meter and Water Bill [Pdf]
In this lesson, students will monitor the school's water meter to get an overview of the total water consumption and the cost of that water which will help them develop an idea of water consumption patterns and how much money the school...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Should I Drink That?
Students perform the first steps that environmental engineers do to determine water quality - sampling and analysis. Student teams measure the electrical conductivity of four water samples using teacher-made LED conductivity testers and...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Test and Treat Before You Drink
Students learn about water quality testing and basic water treatment processes and technology options. Biological, physical and chemical treatment processes are addressed, as well as physical and biological water quality testing,...
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese Collaborative Projects: The Global Water Sampling Project
By testing your local water quality, you will be able to compare your results with students around the world. Register your class, and follow the project instructions. Additional teacher resources, references, and Ask-an-Expert sources...
NOAA
Noaa: Estuaries 101 Curriculum: Chemistry in an Estuary
This activity introduces students to the complex chemistry of estuarine water. Students investigate how chemical and physical water quality factors-pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and salinity-change and interact over varying time...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Using a Secchi Disk or Transparency Tube
This EPA resource provides instructions for using Secchi disks and transparency tubes to measure water clarity.
University of Missouri
Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Water Quality Testing [Pdf]
In this experiment, students will test the quality of a water sample by observing the number of coliform bacteria. Coliform bacteria are found in human intestines and a large amount can indicate water contamination. Lesson plan gives a...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Common Water Measurements
This site from the U.S. Geological Survey provides great definitions of seven measurements that can be taken on water. Includes pH, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Stream Consciousness
During this activity, students will learn how environmental engineers monitor water quality in resource use and design. They will employ environmental indicators to assess the water quality of a nearby stream. Students will make general...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: How Is Water Cleaned and Tested?
Read this summary of how water cleaned and tested.
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Fao: Discovering Water Re Use
In some part of the world there is not enough fresh water for every use. If things are done differently water re-use can be very effective. Learn here about ways we can change the world. Wastewater, if properly treated can be a resource...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Water Quality of San Francisco Bay
This resource from the United State Geological Survey provides data about San Francisco Bay's water quality. Data is displayed in time series plots, vertical profiles, longitudinal sections, space and time contours, and x-y scatter plots.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: What Is in the Pond?
This is a scientific investigation where students establish what macro-invertebrates live in a local water habitat (stream, pond, aquarium), and predict how healthy the water is. They then test the water quality, record the data, and...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Where Shall We Go Swimming?
After analyzing samples of water from local lakes, students will perform tests on water from two locations, compare the results, and complete a lab report. They will then examine maps to determine factors that may have had an impact on...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Who Wants to Live Here? Water Sampling at Local Pond and Stream
The water quality at a local pond or stream is tested, and examined for organisms. Students record their data and observations and analyze the information. A pH chart showing what aquatic organisms can live at different pH levels is...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Water Quality
After observing the local aquatic environment and testing the water quality, students formulate a testable hypothesis. They next choose a second location, collect samples to bring to school, and test the water quality. Data is organized...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Water: Math of Sufficient Fresh Water
Through research of community water assessment and reports, students will make a video presentation of the local water resources.