This resource from the United State Geological Survey provides data about San Francisco Bay's water quality. Data is displayed in time series plots, vertical profiles, longitudinal sections, space and time contours, and x-y scatter plots.

During this activity, students will learn how environmental engineers monitor water quality in resource use and design. They will employ environmental indicators to assess the water quality of a nearby stream. Students will make general...

Young scholars will be testing different materials to see which is best suited for a particular task or quality: soaking up water, being flexible, and being abrasive. Each test can be done during a single class period.