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In this multi-part activity learners examine non-point water pollution.

In this activity (located on page 6 of the PDF), learners explore the ways people access water in their homes.

This activity explores the basic workings of a siphon, which is the core technology that makes toilets work.

In this activity, learners discover how solar energy can be used to heat water.

This online simulation game explores the different consequences of water levels on the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest.

Learners work in groups to construct bridges using stale marshmallows and toothpicks.

In this activity, learners visualize the differences in water density and relate this to the potential consequences of increased glacial melting.

Learners build models of sinkholes to gain an intuitive knowledge of their physical aspects.

In this activity, learners calculate their water usage (in cups and galloons) during an average shower. Learners also chart and analyze water usage during showers in their households.

In this activity, learners explore how engineering has developed various means to remove impurities from water.

Learners work in teams to design and build solar water heating devices that mimic those used in residences to capture energy in the form of solar radiation and convert it to thermal energy.

In this outdoor activity, learners simulate an oil spill using popcorn (both oil and popcorn float on water), and estimate the spill's impact on the environment.

In this activity, learners play with surprising sand that doesn’t get wet! Learners explore how water behaves differently when it comes in contact with "magic sand" and regular sand.

Water, whether fresh or salty, serves as one of the best electrical conductors on the planet. Does salt effect its conductivity?

This activity (located on page 8 of the PDF) introduces learners to the concept of Non-point Source Pollution--what happens when rain washes garbage and other pollutants into rivers and lakes.

In this water pollution activity, learners create pond water cultures and investigate the effects of adding chemicals or natural nutrients.

This activity offers learners and their families several ways to raise their awareness together about home water.

As a group, learners consider sources of water pollution to understand where pollution starts and where it ends up.

This hands-on experiment will provide learners with an understanding of the issues that surround environmental cleanup.

In this activity, learners build water-propelled engines from soft drink cans.