Testing the Waters
Become an environmental scientist and analyze the health of a Chicago-area water source.
Lab Overview
Students work in teams to explore the watershed and use environmental science methods to determine the quality of a water sample. Is the water source safe for plants and animals? Find out!
- Grades: 4th - 8th
- Capacity: 30 students
- Duration: 55 minutes
- Cost: $90
- Offered Tuesday-Friday at 10:15 and 11:45 am
Illinois Learning Standards
The content of this lab aligns with the following Illinois Learning Standards:
- State Goal 11: 11.A.2, 3
- State Goal 12: 12.E.2
- State Goal 13: 13.A.2, 3; 13.B.2, 3
- State Goal 16: 16.A.2, 3; 16.E.2, 3
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