Did You Know?​

• Water is made up of two elements, hydrogen and oxygen. Its chemical formula is H2O.
• The existence of water is essential for life on Earth.
• Water has three different states, liquid, solid and gas (e.g., water, ice and steam).
• The freezing point of water lowers as the amount of salt dissolved in it increases. With average levels of salt, seawater freezes at    -2 °C (28.4 °F).
• Water makes a good solvent with many sugars, salts and acids easily dissolving in it. On the other hand, oils and fats don’t mix well with water.
• Drinking water is needed for humans to avoid dehydration. The amount each person needs during a day depends on the temperature, his or her level of activity and other factors.

Helpful Link

A Water Website Resource for Kids, Parents and Teachers

• Water Ways - The Groundwater Foundation
• Project Wet - Worldwide Water Education
• ABCWUA Free Education Program
• EPA Drinking Water & Ground Water Information
• EPA Kids Water Education & Training
• EPA WaterSense - Teachers and Kids
• EPA Water Use it Wisely Tips - Teachers and Kids