Environmental Technology/Water (40017-70)
Learning Objectives
- Define the concepts and processes of water cycle, the chemical properties of water, acid rain, water treatment, wastewater and its treatment, water pollution, water distribution, physical and biological properties of water, and disinfecting of water.
- Explore acids, bases, and pH testing and neutralization, as well as the effects of acid on various metals.
- Investigate careers in environmental science.
Practical Experience
- Perform experiments to test the pH levels of drinking water and water from the environment.
- Perform experiments to test water purity and follow procedures to treat wastewater.
Perform water filtration experiments.