Description

Looking for a hands-on activity in which students investigate how certain chemicals commonly found in the environment can affect human health? Look no further! Through experimental analysis and research, students will gain an understanding of the potential risks associated with exposure to environmental chemicals and learn about preventive measures.

This lab is intended to take approximately 60 minutes. This resource includes an answer key as well.

Materials:

• Safety goggles
• Disposable gloves
• Lab coats or aprons
• Test tubes
• Graduated cylinders
• Pipettes
• pH meter
• pH paper
• Water samples (collected from different sources)
• Common household cleaning products (e.g., bleach, detergent)
• Plant or animal samples (optional)

Grade Levels: 8th – 12th
Total Pages: 9
Teaching Duration: 1 Hour

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Thanks for visiting!
Jessica