The Global Water Sampling Project
Short Description
This collaborative project allows students to compare the water quality of their local river, stream, lake or pond with other fresh water sources around the world. Students submit data (temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, nitrates, organism identification, etc.) to the project web site and the results are posted in a database for all participants to examine. During the project, students can discuss their questions, findings, and theories with other participants. Students' final reports are posted on the web site.
Subject
- Science:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Environmental Science
Technology Needed
Only one internet connection is necessary, but water testing equipment needs to be obtained to complete project. Informational links to obtain the sampling equipment are available on the project website.
Time Commitment
The project runs over a two month time span, but only occasional water sampling needs to be completed.
Registration Information
There is NO FEE required to join this project. All that we ask is that you review the project requirements posted on the web site and join only if you can meet the requirements.
Registration Deadline
September 15, 2000
Full Project Description
Students will be teaming up around the globe to test fresh water. Join us in this collaborative project and compare the water quality of your local river, stream, lake or pond, with other fresh water sources around the world. Students will perform the following tests; temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demand, carbon dioxide, phosphates, nitrates, turbidity, and coliform bacteria. The other component of the project involves the identification of organisms found in the water samples. Students will submit their results to the project web site, which will be posted to a database for all participants to examine. During the project, students can discuss their questions, finding, and theories with other participants. Final reports will be posted on the project web site. Please see the project web site for more details.v
Project Objectives
The project has three specific purposes:
- to identify organisms in the water and see if they are present in other, more distant, water sources
- to access the quality of water based on physical characteristics, chemical substances, and biological indicators
- to look for relationships and trends among the data collected by all project participants.
Assessment
Students graph and analyse data collected, then submit conclusions in the form of a final report to be published on the web site.
Sponsored by
Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)
Stevens Institute of Technology
http://www.k12science.org
