Into the Dead Zone: What Happens When We Build Cities?
Take to the Anacostia River with Philippe Cousteau and the EarthEcho Expeditions team as they journey across the water and underground in Washington, DC, to explore the impact of urbanization on the water cycle.
Video Worksheet: What Happens When We Build Cities?
This worksheet accompanies Day 2 The Issue: What Happens When We Build Cities? Students should take time for reflection before, during, and after the video while focusing on key vocabulary terms and the major themes, including:
Phosphates in Dishwasher Detergent
Our daily activities have a profound impact on water chemistry. One of the most pervasive chemicals in the products that we regularly use is phosphorus. It’s in fertilizer and cleaning agents. But excess phosphorus in aquatic ecosystems is a serious pollutant. In this activity, students estimate the amount of phosphorus in water discharged from a dishwasher and relate that to the Environmental Protection Agency’s recommended limits on phosphorus in lakes and streams.
