Testing the Waters
Become an environmental scientist and analyze the health of a Chicago-area water source.
About the lab
Become an environmental scientist and discover what caused a fish kill in the Chicago River! Students explore the watershed and work in teams using environmental science methods to determine the quality of water samples. Which site is responsible for causing the fish kill? Find out!
- Grades: 4th - 8th
- Capacity: 30 students
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Cost: $120
- Offered Tuesday through Friday at 10:15 and 11:45 a.m.
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Illinois Learning Standards
The content of this lab aligns with the following Illinois Learning Standards:
11: A; 12: E; 13: A, B; 16: A, E
Pre- and Post-Visit Activities
- Acid Rain is Eating My Nose (PDF)
- Who Dirtied the Water? (PDF)
- The Incredible Journey (PDF)
- Waste Water (PDF)
- Water Meter (PDF)
Additional Resources
Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov/students/
Project WET
www.projectwet.org
Earth Force
www.earthforce.org
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