Time to Clean...Your Water (10545) In Stock Now

Water purification is a complicated and expensive process. In this activity we’ll explore a few methods for cleaning water, and learn about the steps involved in making sure you have safe water to drink when you're thirsty.

Materials

  • Two paper coffee filters
  • Three clear plastic water bottles
  • One cup uncooked rice or beans
  • Five clear glass jars
  • Two sheets of white paper
  • A pen or pencil
  • Four cups of water (water pitcher)
  • One cup of loose dirt
  • One large plastic container with a lid (for mixing water and dirt)
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Rubber band
  • Timer
  • Measuring cup (at least a half cup)
  • Half teaspoon of alum
  • A spoon