• Step 1: Gather materials:
  • A plastic bottle, sand, gravel, charcoal, and cloth.
• Step 2: Build a water filter:
  • Cut the bottle in half.
  • Layer cloth, charcoal, sand, and gravel inside.
  • Pour dirty water through the filter and observe.
• Step 3: Test the filtered water:
  • Describe how it looks compared to the original water.
• Step 4: Document your process:
  • Take photos or draw diagrams.
  • Write a short explanation (150 words) of how your filter works.

Investigate how people in the community perceive and manage water quality.

• Create a short survey with questions such as:
  • How do you source your water (e.g., tap, well, bottled)?
  • Are you aware of any water contamination issues in our area?
  • What steps do you take to ensure your water is clean (e.g., boiling, filters)?
• Distribute to family, friends, or neighbors and collect responses.
• Analyze the results and present your findings in a short report or visual infographic.

Learn basic methods to identify contaminants.

• Collect samples of tap water, bottled water, and any natural water source (e.g., a stream).
• Use a water testing kit (or research simple DIY tests for pH, turbidity, etc.) to analyze the samples.
• Compare the results and write a report on the differences observed.

• Visit a nearby river, lake, or other water source (or use online tools like Google Earth if visiting is not feasible).
  • Identify visible signs of contamination or potential pollutant sources, such as:
    • Factories or industrial sites
    • Farmlands adjacent to water
    • Residential areas with improper waste disposal
    • Litter or visible debris in the water
• Map the Findings:
  • Use a physical map, drawing software, or an online mapping tool (e.g., Google My Maps) to:
    • Mark the water body and surrounding areas.
    • Identify and label potential contamination sources.
    • Include symbols or colors to represent different types of contaminants.