Water Quality
Use simple tests to investigate how pollutants get into water and how they affect freshwater life. For example testing for pH and oxygen, looking for plant and animal life, investigating oxygen depletion and how pollutants move through soil into water.
Teacher Resource: 
Water Quality Teacher Resource.pdf (0.63MB)
Information for Teachers
- Programme Objectives:
- Carry out tests on samples of water
- Investigate how water becomes polluted
- Use results in a plan for stream care
- Numbers of Students:
- Maximum 30
- Class Level:
- Year 5 - 12
- Programme Duration:
- 1 hour 30 minutes ( may be shortened for younger students)
- Possible Focus Topics:
- Water Quality
- Water Pollution
- Water Testing
- Related Programmes:
- Rocks and Fossils
- Water Science
- Kitchen Chemistry