Evaluating Water Chemistry, 6-8, Bio, Env Sys, Aq Sci

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Objective

Students will conduct water testing procedures to determine if tested water samples are from habitable environments of a healthy aquatic ecosystem. Students will use critical thinking as they examine their own beliefs and values concerning the most appropriate stewardship actions to take regarding wildlife and the environment.

Vocabulary

aquatic, environment, natural resources, non-point source pollution, point source pollution, wildlife

Materials

    Provided: Evaluating Water Chemistry 101 documents

    Not Provided: Water testing kits, Plastic container for water collection, Metric thermometer, Goggles, Gloves, Pencils/markers, Posters or chart paper, Computers

Activity Preparation

  • Completion of all five steps of the lesson may take 3-5 days.
  • o Day 1 - Step 1 - Introduce the lesson and corresponding tests, research requirements, and documents. Introduce or review “ethics” and “land stewardship.” Testing may or may not begin depending on time.; Step 2 - Students will conduct water quality tests.
  • o Day 2 - Step 3 - Begin research and preparations for presentations.
  • o Days 3-5 - Group presentations and a class discussion serving as lesson closure regarding ethics and stewardship.

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