top of page

Water Quality Assessment

Prep Time:

1-2 hours

Cook Time:

  • Wear gloves when handling water samples to avoid contamination.

  • Follow manufacturer instructions for using testing equipment.

  • Dispose of samples and materials properly after the experiment.

Serves:

10-14 years old

Level:

About the Recipe

  • Understand the importance of water quality assessment.

  • Learn how to use scientific instruments to measure water parameters.

  • Analyze data and draw conclusions about environmental health.

Ingredients

  • Water sampling equipment (buckets, bottles)

  • pH meter

  • Dissolved oxygen meter

  • Turbidity meter

  • Water quality test kits (for parameters like nitrate, phosphate, chlorine)

  • Gloves (for handling samples)

  • Notebook and pen for recording observations

Preparation

  • Preparation:

    • Select different water bodies (rivers, lakes, streams) to sample.

    • Prepare sampling equipment and test kits.

  • Sampling:

    • Collect water samples from each chosen location using clean buckets or bottles.

    • Label each sample with its location and time of collection.

  • Testing:

    • Use the pH meter to measure the acidity or alkalinity of each water sample.

    • Use the dissolved oxygen meter to determine oxygen levels in the water.

    • Measure turbidity using the turbidity meter to assess water clarity.

    • Use water quality test kits to test for additional parameters like nitrate, phosphate, and chlorine.

  • Analysis:

    • Record all measurements and observations in your notebook.

    • Compare results from different locations.

    • Analyze the implications of your findings for water quality and ecosystem health.

  • Discussion:

    • Discuss how human activities may affect water quality.

    • Explore ways to improve water quality and protect local ecosystems.

bottom of page