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Molecular Movement in Water Part 1- Diffusion

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Students obseve and compare molecular movement within water at various temperatures and of varying salinity. They discuss the movement of water on a larger scale which can affect the movement and concentrations of microbial populations within water. Pupils make inferences about these effects on fecal bacteria entering water near Hobie Beach related to the sewer pipe break.

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molecular motion, molecules, salinity, solutes, temperature

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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