Unit 10
Chemistry in the Environment: Water
Recall Reference Points SC.7.L.16.4: Recognize and explore the impact of biotechnology (cloning, genetic
(relevant elementary & engineering, artificial selection) on the individual, society and the environment.
middle grade
SC.1.L.17.1: Through observation, recognize that all plants and animals, including humans,
benchmarks)
need the basic necessities of air, water, food, and space.
SC.2.L.17.1:Compare and contrast the basic needs that all living things, including humans,
have for survival.
SC.4.L.17.4: Recognize ways plants and animals, including humans, can impact the
environment.
Textbook
Holt Science Spectrum Physical Science
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Solvent: Sec. 7.2, pp. 232 – 235
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Water cycle: Sec. 22.2, pp. 750 – 751
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Effects of Human Activity: Sec. 23.1, p. 780
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Pollution: Sec. 23.3, pp. 795 – 796
Pearson Physical Science: Concepts in Action – Pg. 40, 52-53, 146-147,
Free Online textbook: (Pg. 419-425 Water Resources) (Pg 686-720 Water Pollution)
http://www.ck12.org/flexbook/viewer/91f97927c5c04519ed9fafd20c1216ce/
FCIM Lessons
SC.912.L.16.10
SC.912. L.17.11
SC.912. L.17.15
SC.912. L.17.16
SC.912. L.17.19
SC.912. L.17.20
SC.912. L.18.12_water (No FCIM Lesson Available)
Labs
Pearson Physical Science Lab Manual: Investigation 3A on page 25: “Desalination by
Distillation” (PHSC_LBT_U3DesalinatLab_V01.pdf)
Coastal Versus Inland Temperature (PHSC_LBT_U10CoastTempLab_V02.pdf)
Sticky Water Lab (PHSC_LBT_U10StickWatrLab_V02.pdf)
Sticky Water Lab (cohesion):
(http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/dipproj2/en/lesson_stickywater.shtml)
COASTAL VERSUS INLAND TEMPERATURES.docx Activity
Cleaning polluted water: Two versions of the “Foul Water Lab” are below. Foul water is
made by adding to 2-L of tap water: ¼ c veg. oil, 2T used coffee grounds, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp
garlic powder.
http://www.arps.org/users/hs/thompsom/chemcom/unit_1/labs/Foul_Water_Lab.pdf
http://phs.prs.k12.nj.us/jmikulca/ChemCom/Labs/1B%20-%20FoulWater.pdf
Inquiry Activity: CLEANING UP AN OIL SPILL.docx
(http://sealevel.jpl.nasa.gov/education/activities/ts2hiac1.pdf)
The effects of cleaning up an oil spill:
http://sealevel.jpl.nasa.gov/education/activities/ts3hiac2.pdf
Inquiry Activity: How can oil spills be cleaned up? (Holt PS: 23.3, QuickLab p. 797.)
Demos
Oil Spill and Hair Demo (PHSC_LBT_U10OilHairDemo_V02.pdf)
Oil Spill and Hair Demo: MatterofTrust_teacher 2.pdf Link or File not found
Gizmos
explorelearning.com
Water Cycle:
http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspView&ResourceID=435
Water Pollution:
http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspView&ResourceID=445
Websites
Water Footprint Calculator:
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/water-footprintcalculator/
Unique properties of water:
http://waterontheweb.org/curricula/bs/student/water/unique.html
Temperature moderation: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3409400064.html
Expansion on freezing: http://www.iapws.org/faq1/freeze.htm
Uses of water (USGS):
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/
http://water.usgs.gov/watuse/
http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/2004/circ1268/htdocs/figure14.html
EPA Office of Water: http://www.epa.gov/OW/
Ground water pollution: http://www.groundwater.org/gi/sourcesofgwcontam.html
Surface water pollution: http://www.pollutionissues.com/Ve-Z/Water-PollutionFreshwater.html
Horizon Oil Rig Disaster
http://www.eoearth.org/article/Deepwater_Horizon_oil_spill
http://www.epa.gov/OW/
Biotechnology: http://www.technologyreview.com/biomedicine/17230/?a=f
http://floridadep.org/water/docs/desalination-in-florida-report.pdf
desalination-in-florida-report.pdf
Lessons
http://science.pppst.com/watercycle.html
http://science.pppst.com/pollution.html
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