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Classroom Studies Series
Grades 5-8
These lab packages are designed to reinforce key concepts introduced in lecture materials on drinking water treatment and water and soil environmental studies.
Teacher manual includes tips on organizing the lab demonstration, introductory information on each test factor, and suggestions for additional experiments.
Teacher manual
Introductory information
Student procedures/data sheets (to reproduce)
Apparatus and reagents for 5 teams to perform 5 demonstrations each, or a total of 25 demonstrations
Water Treatment Lab - Investigate odor, color, and turbidity of drinking water and water treatment processes.
5962
NH (2)
Water Treatment Lab Reagent Refill
R-5962
NH (1)
Tapwater Hardness Lab - Measure the hardness of a known sample and demonstrate the aesthetic effects of drinking water.
5967
R1 (2)
Tapwater Hardness Lab Reagent Refill
R-5967
R1 (1)
Water pH Lab - Learn the importance of pH and how it is adjusted in various water samples. Create your own demonstrations using various household items.
5964
NH (2)
Water pH Lab Reagent Refill
R-5964
NH (1)
Dissolved Oxygen Lab - Demonstrate the importance of dissolved oxygen in natural waters. Create your own samples, relating the importance of temperature to oxygen saturation.
5963
NH (2)
Dissolved Oxygen Lab Reagent Refill
3976-H
NH (1)
Soil pH Lab - Determine the soil pH of known samples as well as your own samples.
5965
NH (2)
Soil pH Lab Reagent Refill
R-5965
NH (1)
Soil Texture Lab - Separate the sand, silt, and clay fractions of a known soil sample. Determine the soil texture of a soil sample from your garden.
5966
NH (2)
Soil Texture Lab Reagent Refill
R-5966
NH (1)
Soil Nutrients Nitrate Lab - Review the importance of these nutrients and their affect on plant growth and nutrition. Soil samples included. Each lab sold separately.
5968
R2 (2)
Soil Nutrients Nitrate Lab Reagent Refill
R-5968
R2 (1)
Soil Nutrients Phosphorus Lab - Review the importance of these nutrients and their affect on plant growth and nutrition. Soil samples included. Each lab sold separately.
5969
R1 (2)
Soil Nutrients Phosphorus Lab Reagent Refill
R-5969
R1 (1)
Soil Nutrients Potassium Lab - Review the importance of these nutrients and their affect on plant growth and nutrition. Soil samples included. Each lab sold separately.
5970
NH (2)
Soil Nutrients Potassium Lab Reagent Refill
R-5970
NH (1)
Nutrients in Water Lab - Measure nitrate and phosphate in prepared samples. Learn the importance of these nutrients as pollution indicators.
5971
NH (2)
Nutrients in Water Lab Reagent Refill
R-5971
NH (1)
These Lesson Plans are provided to help organize an existing curriculum, allowing the teacher to spend more time on hands-on activities that meet key classroom learning objectives and improve student achievement. The Lesson Plans will aid the teacher in integrating LaMotte test kits and equipment into classroom activities that meet National Science Education Standards. Note: These lesson plans are designed to be used with LaMotte kits.
