Water pollution is everywhere, and pollutants range from oil to fertilizers. Bring the concept to life by demonstrating the difficulties in getting particular pollutants out of water.

Concepts

freshwater, water conservation, water pollution, water, water treatment

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners predict which pollutants would be the most difficult and easiest to clean out of the water
• Take a field trip to a local water treatment plant to extend the learning experience

Classroom Considerations

• Gather and acquire the necessary household materials required for implementing the demonstration ahead of time
• Fits best in a unit or lesson on water pollution or conservation
• Demonstate in an area that all learners can see

Pros

• Makes learning relevant by connecting the demonstration to a real world experience
• Encourages learners to be water conservationists
• Simple and easy to implement

Cons

• None