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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Environmental Public Health: Human Impact on Water Quality

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this instructional activity, students explore human impact on water resources, investigate the quality of their community's water supply, and consider ways to clean up and avoid further pollution. (Note: Some of the links may no...
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Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: Filter It Down [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will investigate how different materials filter water and learn about water treatment.
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Other

Encyclopedia of Desalination and Water Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational site describes the process of water desalination and distillation. Also provides a list of free articles to peruse for further study.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: How Is Drinking Water Cleaned?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Get an overview of how water is treated in order to be safe to use and drink.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Safety of Water Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about water quality. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.