To allow students to run tests on five different sources of water. Students are expected to collect three samples of water: Urban and Rural (includes Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities) treated waters, and a Raw Source Water.
High School Operation Water Drop Data Sheet
Nitrate Analysis for High School Operation Water Drop
There are many negative health effects related to Nitrate, some of which include blood deficiencies, thyroid problems, decreased vitamin A, and cancer. It is, however, rare that nitrate levels are above the Canadian Water Quality Guideline for drinking water. Contaminated private wells are likely the most common place where high levels of nitrate are found.
Nitrate Analysis Instructions for High School in PowerPoint and Video Format
All High School Operation Water Drop Lessons (Simplified and with Explanations of Why Each Component is Important) with QR Codes for the PowerPoint Instructions and Video for Each Test
Simplified instructions, with information about why each component is important, and QR codes for all the PowerPoint instructions and videos - so your students can scan the QR codes with their smartphones! You might want to print this document double-sided, then you just have one sheet for each test!