We drink it, cook with it, swim in it, clean with it, and nourish our plants with it. Invesitgate the properties of this ubiquitous substance. Learn more about where water is on our planet and how the water cycle insures a continuous supply. 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.