This month we have another dirty water science experiment. Our goal is to test different types of homemade water filters. Imagine if you had a natural disaster that compromised the local water supply. This is a real possibility for many people who live in hurricane and storm-prone areas. In such an emergency, your only source […]
There are plenty of articles talking about the importance of drinking water during the hot summer months. However, many people don’t realize that it is just as important to drink enough water when it’s cold outside. So how important is it to drink water during winter months and how much water do you need? General Guideline for […]
The topic of the best drinking water seems to be hotly debated among humans. Yet, many of us don’t fret as much about the water we give our pets. After all, who hasn’t seen a dog take a few sips of toilet water? We’ve all seen animals stop to lap up a drink from a puddle […]
A quick search online for “best healthy water” is likely to return millions of results, one of which is sure to be alkaline water. Maybe you’ve heard that it helps your digestion or that it can improve muscle recovery. Some even claim that it prevents aging and can reduce blood pressure, prevent cancer, and help […]
This months science project celebrates fall and the cooler weather. As the seasons change, we find ourselves admiring the brightly colored leaves. For today’s project, we decided to see how different leaves would impact our water samples. Our hypothesis was that different leaves would have different chemical and mineral qualities that would change the composition of […]
How Can Drinking Water Help You Lose Weight While water isn’t a magic bullet to help you lose weight, it can be an important part of your weight loss plan. Water is a necessary part of any healthy diet. One of the reasons water is such a great addition to your diet is that it is […]
With a toddler, it can seem like there’s an endless list of things to worry about. We worry about whether they are eating enough nutritious foods or do they know not to talk to strangers. One of the concerns that isn’t usually at the top of that list is if your toddler is getting enough […]
Do You Need to Drink More Water When You’re Breastfeeding? Water is one of the nutrients we, as humans, cannot live without. While we know it’s important to drink enough water every day, it’s even more important if you are breastfeeding. The average adult woman needs approximately six to eight glasses of water per day, […]
I think the part kids enjoy most about this project is getting to pick out which fishy water they’re going to test. We took a trip to our local pet store and asked if we could take a few samples from their fish tanks for an experiment. They were very helpful and explained some of the […]
Every once in a while, you may turn on your tap and notice that your water has a strange, off-putting sulfur smell. This is one of the most common odors that water can have. If you don’t know what sulfur smells like, it is usually described as similar to the smell of rotten eggs. The […]
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