Option #1: Water Quality Paper
In this laboratory exercise, you will learn about water pollution and how specific water-quality indicators impact both human health and the environment. You will also test water samples for the following parameters: pH, nitrates, phosphates, and fecal coliform bacteria.
Complete all sections of the Water Quality laboratory exercise, in your Environmental Science Lab Kit from Hands-On Labs, Inc. Fill out all parts of the worksheet. It will not be necessary to submit your original worksheet for this assignment.
In a Word document, discuss all parts of this lab activity. Your essay should include the answers to all the worksheet questions. Do not include the original questions. Your answers should be presented in flowing paragraph form. Be sure to include all data tables and graphs from this activity in your paper.
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
- Be 3-4 pages in length (excluding tables, graphs, and other visuals, title page, or references list)
- Include 1-2 outside sources
- Be formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing APA (Links to an external site.).
Option #2: Water Quality Video
impact both human health and the environment. You will also test water samples for the following parameters: pH, nitrates, phosphates, and fecal coliform bacteria.
Complete all sections of the Water Quality laboratory exercise, in your Environmental Science Lab Kit from Hands-On Labs, Inc. Fill out all parts of the worksheet. It will not be necessary to submit your original worksheet for this assignment.
In a recorded video of approximately 5-10 minutes, discuss all parts of this lab activity. Your presentation should include the answers to all the worksheet questions. Be sure to show all data tables and graphs from this activity in your video. References and citations should be formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing APA (Links to an external site.). and be provided on a separate paper that you turn in. To submit your video itself, please upload it to the web (YouTube, for example) and provide the URL where it can be accessed. Please do not attempt to upload your video directly to the CSU-Global classroom.