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Nutrients in Waterways: A Testing and Analysis Simulation

Kit #332
$283.45
Nutrients in Waterways: A Testing and Analysis Simulation

Students analyze maps of a fictional watershed then choose sites to test for nitrogen and phosphorus levels. They use prior test results along with geospatial data layers to guide their testing. After completing all their allowed tests, they use their mapped data to try to determine the source of the pollutants and develop a remediation plan of best practices to mitigate the situation.

Details at a Glance

  • 3 days | 2-3 ~50 minute class periods
  • 1 Activity
  • Accommodates 2 classes, each with 8 groups of 32 students
  • Consumables service 64 students
  • Meets our criteria for supporting literacy
  • Includes digital resources
  • Developed in partnership with NAAE
  • Requires a water source
  • Includes assessment
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Scientific Concepts Guides & Worksheets Kit Components Related Products

Scientific Concepts

  • Human activities can have impacts on environmental quality.
  • Many different types of data can be used to analyze a problem.
  • Geospatial data connects information to a location.

Guides & Student Sheets

Our kits and modules provide you with everything you need so you can open, review, and teach the material confidently the next day.

  • Full downloadable Teacher Guide with background information, detailed instruction, example data and answers
  • Downloadable Student Sheets with age appropriate background information, full procedure(s), and analysis questions
  • All materials necessary to carry out the investigation
  • Safety Data Sheets

Kit Components

  • 1 Smith River Watershed samples, set of 20
  • 2 Nitrate test strips, bottle of 100
  • 2 Phosphate test strips, bottle of 100
  • 16 Nutrient testing keys
  • 8 Chemplates
  • 8 Geospatial data layer overlays, set of 4
  • 1 SDS (Safety Data Sheet) packet

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