Source:
The Need Project
Topics Middle School,
Environmental Science
Grade Levels:
4-6
Questions:
Can you distill clean water from muddy water?
Can you distill clean water from salty water?
Possible Hypotheses:
You can/cannot make clean water from muddy water.
You can/cannot make clean water from salty water.
Materials:
Two large plastic containers
Clear plastic wrap
Masking tape
Two small rocks
Two small glasses
Two tablespoons of dirt
Two tablespoons of salt
Water
Procedure:
- Fill both plastic containers with one inch of water. Mix the dirt into the water in one and the salt into the other.
- Place one empty glass upright into the middle of each plastic container. Make sure it remains empty.
- Cover both plastic containers tightly with plastic wrap and seal them with tape. Place a small rock in the middle of the plastic wrap directly over the glass but not touching it.
- Place the stills in a sunny place for two hours. Examine any water that forms in the glass. Record your observations.
Analysis and Conclusion:
Did the stills make clean water? Can you explain how they worked? Can you imagine a situation in which knowledge could save your life?
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