The Problem
Water pollution. Run offs from human products. Promote use of eco-friendly material
Our Plan
Demonstrate effects of phosphate rich fertlizers on algal growth to middle schoolers
Themes Addressed
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Clean Water
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The Benefit
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Environment
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Here is how the project went:
Demonstrated at middle school. I used test tubes with lake water- equal amounts and mixed then with household products that have high high phospohrous content : used 2 brands of fertlizers and 2 beand of conventional toothpaste. In another set up of 5 tubes, I used herbal/eco-friendly toothpaste brand. They were left in classroom near window for 14 days. Fertilizer had highest algal growth and herbal brand least. Discussed eutrophication and algal bloom with 7th graders.
Through this project I/we learned:
Effects of daily use or common household products on nitrate run off
What I/we might change:
Not sure at this time
My/our favorite part of this project was:
Sharing results with 7th graders
Some tips, tricks or fun facts about the project:
Very easy project to do