1. Simply H2O
The Chemistry of Water

2. Water is a Chemical!?

3. Does This Make Water Unusual?
YES! But it's not just that the molecule is bent that makes it special. Water is also highly polar - the two sides of water have very different charge.

4. Is water the elixir of life?
Water, that magical substance from which all life springs forth, is essential to the very existence of every life form on earth.

5. Why Water is Important for us ?

6. Why Water is Important for us ?
60-70% of total body weight is water
Helps dispose of waste in the body
Protects organs and joints
Maintains body temperature regulation
It provides hydration.

7. What is Hydration?
Providing the body with adequate and sufficient fluids to function appropriately

8. Are You Drinking Enough water?
Recommend 9 cups for women and 13 cups for men as a starting point.

9. Effects of Drinking Soda
Weight gain
High Level of fasting glucose
Damage to cardiovascular health
High levels of triglycerides

10. Effects of Drinking Diet Soda
Kidney damage
Weight gain
Tooth enamel damage
Bone loss

11. What’s In Most Energy Drinks?
80mg of caffeine
27mg of glucose and sucrose to give that sugar high
Balance of ingredients vary vitamins / carbohydrates / amino acids

12. Activity : What are we drinking?
Based your knowledge of the beverage, predict the classification of the product as an acid, base or neutral. Record the beverage label color and name along with your prediction in Table 2.

13. Activity : What are we drinking?
Classify given beverages as acid, base or neutral substances using Lab Quest and pH sensors.

14. Create a Brochure for “Rethink Your Drink”
GEMS Alien Juice Bar Game