Innovative Water Purification Experiment: Understanding Solar Distillation
Explore a step-by-step guide for an engaging water purification experiment using simple materials. This curriculum activity involves filling a bowl with salted water, placing a glass in the center, and covering it with cling film and a pebble. The experiment explores solar distillation as you expose the setup to sunlight, measuring water levels both before and after exposure. This hands-on learning experience encourages students to discuss and compare results, fostering teamwork and scientific inquiry. Perfect for classrooms focused on environmental science!
Innovative Water Purification Experiment: Understanding Solar Distillation
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Curriculum Enlightened MorganQuinn KikiZiva Daniela Salvoni SavvasAndronikou AntoniaPavlidou Margarida Ribeiro CeciliaRunesson Anastasiachasoura EleniKolokouri Alexandra Ameladioti
Fig.1 – WaterPurification • Fillthebowlwithsaltedwater; • Put a glassinthe centre ofthebowl; • Coverthebowlwithclingfilmandput a pebbleonthe top; • Putanalluminiumfoilunderanotherbowl. • Coverthebowlwithblack tape. • Leavethebowlsexposed to thesun for onehour; • Measurethelevelofthewaterineachofthebowls. • Compare anddiscusstheresults. Step 1 Black tape • Do thesameat 12 p.m. • Measurethelevelofthewaterafteronehourofexposition to thesun; • Measurethelevelofthewaterinthebowl; • Compare anddiscusstheresults. Step 2 Alluminium foil