Electrolysis
Solar Oven
Solar Still
Statue Time
Sundial
Web Quest
Materials:
bowl
plastic cup, 1" shorter than sides of bowl or cut to size
clear plastic food wrap
tape or rubber band large enough to go around bowl
small rock or weight
salty or colored water
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Procedure
Put salty or colored water in the bowl
Place the cup in the center of the bowl
Stretch clear plastic wrap over the top of the bowl and secure with tape or a rubber band. Make sure the seal is tight and no air can escape.
Place a weight on the center of the plastic wrap above the cup. Press down slightly on the plastic wrap so it stretches and sags down over the cup.
Place the solar still in full sun
Observe what happens.
After some water collects in the cup, taste it. Is the water clear? Does it taste salty? Why does the water taste different that tap water?