What properties are important for good (or bad) drinking water? Here’s a great summer science experiment for kids that tests water quality! Water testing kits are very economical and great for science fairs or student-based inquiry projects. They are even better when you can couple them with a STEM picture book like Ada Twist, Scientist.
In this STEM picture book, Ada is full of questions and wonderings. So, what might we wonder about water? Most water testing kits come with a little booklet that helps kids test for alkalinity, hardness, pH and a bunch of other things.  I am a big proponent of data collection in the classroom, so this is right up my alley, and probably your too.
For example, have you ever wondered about the quality of your bottled water versus that of other companies?  Or, is bottled water really better than regular ole tap water? Better yet, how effective is your own water filtration system? Now your students can find out!
For more STEM fun, check out Fun Summer STEM Activities for Kids!
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