Innovating Science™ Small Group Learning: Nitrates, Phosphates and Eutrophication

Description

Students will observe and examine the effects of nitrates, phosphates, and a combination of the two in miniature ponds.

• Students will understand the importance and value of fresh water and the need to protect and conserve this valuable resource. They will realize that a variety of factors, including natural ones, contribute to the overall problem of water pollution.
• After completing this lab, students should understand the difference between point source and non-point source pollution and understand the role of nitrates and phosphates in the process of eutrophication.
• Materials for 5 groups
• Teacher's manual and student copymasters are included
• Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
• Disciplinary Core Ideas: PS1.A; PS1.B
• Performance Expectations: MS-PS1-2; HS-PS1-3
• Cross Cutting Concepts: Patterns
• Engineering Practices: Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

Specifications

• Certifications/Compliance: Next Gen Aligned
• Product Type: Chemistry Education Kit
• Color: White
• Grade: 7 to 14
• Age: 13 to 20
• For Use With (Application): Environmental Chemistry
• Includes: 20 mL Nitrate (10% sodium nitrate) Solution; 20 mL Phosphate (10% sodium phosphate) Solution; 20 mL Nitrate/Phosphate (5% Sodium Nitrate/5% Sodium Phosphate) Solution; 20 mL Control (Deionized) Water; 20 Plastic Cups; 1 pkg Microscope Slides; 1 pkg Coverslips
• Material: Cardboard Box Kit
• Quantity: 1
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 8 x 8 x 8 in.
• Class Size: 5 Lab Groups

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