In science, 5th grade is learning about how to conserve freshwater on Earth. Students were tasked with creating a 3- step water filtration system that decreased the nitrate level in contaminated water and increased water clarity. The following pictures show water contaminated with soil and fertilizer, and the 3-step water filter, which uses activated carbon and coffee filters.
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5th Graders Practice Water Conservation
May 10, 2024