Through a variety of activities and cooperative learning strategies, the students explore the causes, effects and sources of water pollution in the world and in North America. Students also use hands-on activities to simulate water pollution and water filtration scenarios.
Operation Water Pollution Curriculum Connections
Operation Water Pollution Data Collection Instructions and Sheet
Using the PH-80 meter to measure the pH: Electrode Storage: Your PH-80’s sensor must be wetted in the electrode storage solution for at least 15 minutes prior to use. The solution is inside the large Mylar packet (included). Simply pour this solution into the cap, so that the sponge is moist. Excess solution can be poured out. Insert the meter into the cap and stand upright for 15 minutes.
Oil Sands Problem-Based Learning Set
As an activist for clean drinking water, it is your mission to make sure that everyone is aware of all of the drinking water problems in Canada. Lately, there have been recent findings with the Alberta Oil Sands developments and contaminated water. A tailings pond for an oil sands development has contaminated the Churchill River and the polluted water is now flowing downstream.