Project Overview

Join Students around the World in this Environmental Study!

From September 9 - November 15, 2002, students will team up around the globe to test fresh water. Join us in this collaborative project, comparing the water quality of your local river, stream, lake or pond with other fresh water sources around the world. The focus of the project is:

To assess the quality of water based on physical characteristics and chemical substances.
To assess the quality of water based on macroinvertebrates found in the water.
To look for relationships and trends among the data collected by all project participants.

All students are welcome to participate, however, it is recommended for middle school students (ages 10 -14) due to the nature of the tests required for the project. There is no fee to participate, however, please read the "Important Information" and "Requirements" areas prior to registering for participation.

This project is developed and managed by the Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) which is located at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. You can learn more about this project and other CIESE sponsored Internet-based educational activities by visiting http://www.k12science.org.