Results of desert water experiment

It is hard to see, but when we checked on our desert water condensation project, we discovered that the pie tin was close to half full of water, which had condensed from the leaves and damp sand.

We poured it into a measuring cup and discovered that we had made 10mls of water. We discussed whether this would be enough to keep us alive in the desert and how big a set up we would need for that purpose. We also discussed whether this technique could be used for cleaning dirty water.

S1 HSIE: ENS1.6 Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between environments and people.

S1 Science: PSS1.5 Grows, makes or processes some products using a range of techniques and materials.

S1 Science: ESS1.6 Identifies and describes ways in which people and other living things depend upon the earth and its environments.

S1 Science: INVS1.7 Conducts guided investigations by observing, questioning, predicting, collecting and recording data, and suggesting possible explanations.

S1 Science: DMS1.8 Develops and implements own design ideas in response to an investigation of needs and wants.