Making water drinkable: Colloids
Publication Date:
January, 2002
Type of Resource:
Interactive/Simulation
This online resource deals with the removal of colloids in drinking water.
In this online interactive learning object, students examine colloidal suspensions and how they affect water quality.
Students examine a range of colloids such as sols, aerosols, gels, foams and emulsions and have opportunities to participate in a variety of activities including a ‘To Do’ hands-on activity.
This resource is part of a series to do with the water cycle and water quality issues.
Additional Information
Scootle is a program developed by Education Services Australia and is freely available to Australian educators. Use of the site's resources requires logging in via your local education network or by registering directly with the Scootle website.
Most of this resource's activity is carried out online, however, there are opportunities for students to carry out investigations and solve problems.
This resource would work well in conjunction with units on the water cycle, desalination or recycled water.
This resource uses Flash technology and therefore won't work on the Apple iPad.
Australian Curriculum:
