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Wet in the City: A Recipe for Clean Water [Pdf] Lesson PlanWet in the City: A Recipe for Clean Water [Pdf] Lesson Plan
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Wet in the City: A Recipe for Clean Water [Pdf]

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In this hands-on lesson, learners will examine the labels on common household products to determine what hazardess chemicals they contain, then test less toxic alternatives to see their affects on water quality. Students will also gain an understanding of how to reduce the amount of toxic chemicals used in households to improve drinking water standards.

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drinking water, toxic chemicals, water quality, environmental science

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clean water, environment, hazardess chemicals, hazardness products, safe water, science lesson, clean water resources

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 1 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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