Learn about acid rain and the steps we can take to keep our waters clean. Water Investigations A series of questions to encourage open-ended explorations. Students develop and test groundwater filtration models. Students design procedures which measure the amount of water used and wasted each day. Studen test the acidity of rain water and observe its effect on seed germination.
Students examine the health of their local pond or stream.
Students role play how a community was affected when a large reservoir was built. Water Skills A series of activities that practice skills necessary for the above investigations. Running Hot and Cold Students measure water temperature. Part Per Million and Part Per Billion Students make food coloring dilutions to observe PPM and PPB concentrations. Density of Liquids Students examine the density of water and other liquids.