Learn how water quality is measured and concerns about water pollution. Try the water maze. This comprehensive site from the U.S. government has information on ground water, drinking water, water quality, a kids page, and lots more. This water efficiency clearinghouse site provides articles, reference materials, papers, and links to other water related sites. Here are a series of five activities about what acid rain is and how is it measured.
Students learn about water in the desert.
You got it, the focus of their research is a nearby river. This National Geographic lesson focuses on the water cycle and water conservation. After completing this thematic unit, students will be able to determine the quality of water samples by completing various tests, know the affect of humans on water quality, and be understand the impact of water quality on our environment.