Chemistry Education Resources on Water
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Water is a simple molecule made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. But what a marvel it is! It is the “universal solvent” because it is able to dissolve so many different substances. It is also one of the few substances that exist in all three phases on the earth. And speaking of the earth, over 70% of the earth’s surface is water!
Find out more with this selection of water-related educational resources from the American Chemical Society.
All Grade Levels
Elementary & Middle School
Inquiry in Action – Second Grade Lessons
- Chapter 1 Lesson 1.3 – Designing an Absorbency Test (PDF) | Student Activity Sheet (PDF)
- Chapter 2 Lesson 2.1 – Liquids Have Properties (PDF) | Student Activity Sheet (PDF)
- Chapter 3 Lesson 3.1 – Dissolving Is a Property (PDF) | Student Activity Sheet (PDF)
- Chapter 4 Lesson 4.1 – Float and Sink (PDF) | Student Activity Sheet (PDF)
Inquiry in Action – Fifth Grade Lessons
- Chapter 1 Lesson 1.1 – Matter is Made of Tiny Particles (PDF) | Student Activity Sheet (PDF)
- Chapter 1 Lesson 1.2 – Dissolving M&Ms (PDF) | Student Activity Sheet (PDF)
- Chapter 1 Lesson 1.3 – Dissolving and Back Again (PDF) | Student Activity Sheet (PDF)
- Chapter 1 Lesson 1.4 – The Water Cycle (PDF) | Student Activity Sheet (PDF)
- Chapter 2 Lesson 2.1 – Using Dissolving to Identify Substances (PDF) | Student Activity Sheet (PDF)
- Chapter 2 Lesson 2.2 – Identifying an Unknown Liquid (PDF) | Student Activity Sheet (PDF)
- Chapter 2 Lesson 2.3 – Mixing Liquids to Identify an Unknown Liquid (PDF) | Student Activity Sheet (PDF)
- Chapter 2 Lesson 2.4 – Density and Sinking and Floating (PDF) | Student Activity Sheet (PDF)
- Chapter 2 Lesson 2.5 – The Density of Liquids (PDF) | Student Activity Sheet (PDF)
Middle School Chemistry
High School & Beyond
Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN)
- How Lead Ended up in Flint’s Tap Water – Article
- Periodic Graphics: The Chemistry of Snow and Ice – Article
- For Healthier Lakes, Rivers, and Drinking Water, Hold the Salt – Article
- Climate Change Will Affect Access to Fresh Water. How Will We Cope? – Article
