Lesson Plan

Invisible Passengers

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How does water pollution affect the organisms living in the water? Use three science experiments to examine how erosion and other pollutants can affect water quality. Each experiment focuses on a different aspect of pollution and erosion, and can be used separately or together in a full unit.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Good addition to an earth science lesson on erosion, water pollution, or water quality
  • Have kids conduct the experiment with water sources from around town (such as in lakes or ponds)
Pros
  • Provides fact sheets and graphic organizers for the experiments
  • Materials are not difficult to locate and procure
Cons
  • None