Testing Pollution in Tap Water Laboratory Kit for environmental science includes tests for chlorine, total hardness, iron, copper and pH. Investigate the water quality and pollution levels of local drinking water.
Determine the quality of tap water in your area by using accurate and reliable color comparison tests. Students will investigate the water quality and pollution levels of local drinking water. This easy-to-use kit includes tests for chlorine, total hardness, iron, copper and pH. Kit also includes a detailed background section on water pollution, sources and effects of each factor tested, color comparison charts, reproducible student handouts and a complete teacher’s guide with valuable teaching tips, answers and further extensions.
Correlation to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Science & Engineering Practices
Planning and carrying out investigations Analyzing and interpreting data
Disciplinary Core Ideas
MS-ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems HS-ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems
Crosscutting Concepts
Stability and change
Performance Expectations
MS-ESS3-5: Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.