Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wdnr: Information for Homeowners With Private Wells
Provides information about water quality, contamination in private wells, well construction and pump installation for private wells, a list of laboratories certified to test for bacteria and other contaminants, recommendations for...
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese Collaborative Projects: The Global Water Sampling Project
By testing your local water quality, you will be able to compare your results with students around the world. Register your class, and follow the project instructions. Additional teacher resources, references, and Ask-an-Expert sources...
Other
Virtual Field Trip: Water/aquifers
This virtual field trip for middle school students looks at aquifers and their place in the hydrologic cycle. Students learn why and how it is important to protect the source of your drinking water and some unique details about the...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Groundwater Information by Topic
A massive amount of information about groundwater. Topics covered include groundwater basics, humans and groundwater, groundwater quality, and its place in the water cycle. Includes true-and-false quiz and a Q&A section, as well as a...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Homework Helper: What Is a Watershed?
This video describes what watersheds are and where they are located. View several different watersheds and learn how their flow is affected by the topography around them. [7:11]
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US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: The Water Sourcebooks [Pdf]
This is online resource is for teachers of all grades. The Water Sourcebook contains activities grouped according to grade level. Detailed lesson plans are provided along with glossary and fact sheets.
Utah Education Network
Uen: All Washed Up
Fourth graders create a model that effectively filters water as it passes through the groundwater system.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey:the Water Cycle for Kids and Students: Advanced Students
Hyperlinked diagram provides an in-depth explanation of each phase of the Earth's water cycle.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Trb 4:1 Investigation 6 Water on the Move
Activity provides an understanding of the water cycle.
Idaho State University
Idaho State University: Aquifer Facts [Pdf]
A document features the Pocatello aquifer in Idaho. Find a description of the structure and function of the aquifer and the concerns of contamination.
Idaho State University
Idaho State University: Geology: Useful Definitions and Darcy's Law [Pdf]
Recognize vocabulary terms and their definitions associated with groundwater. Identify the components to the formulas of Darcy's Law.
Idaho State University
Idaho State University: Flow Nets [Pdf]
Studying groundwater? Investigate this water table and graphs featuring flow nets and groundwater flow provided by ISU.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Water Wonders
This site from the Environmental Education for Kids contains colorful and detailed information on water resources. Site covers fascinating tips and facts, as well as engaging quizzes on the wonderful world of water. Best suited for...
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US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Deep Subjects: Wells and Ground Water [Pdf]
In this inquiry-based activity, students learn how groundwater comes to exist, moves through the soil, and how it is removed from the ground.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: A Kids Adventure Story
This cartoon describes what the EPA's Superfund is and how water can become polluted. A lab experiment with Q&A is included.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Polluted Groundwater Simulation
Directions for doing a simple simulation that shows how pollution spreads through groundwater sources.
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US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Role of Plants in Water Filtration [Pdf]
What role can plants play in the water filtering process? This PDF document features a class activity to help students understand the role of plants in filtering water.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: How Does Water Get Polluted?
Given a water table model, students will observe and record as pollution infiltrates the ground and surface water.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Fairly Simple Geology Exercises
A collection of geology exercises which include relevant background information, complete instructions, student handouts, and answer keys. Topics include rock and mineral identification, Bowen's reaction series, crystal models,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How Well Do You Know Ground Water?
Check knowledge of ground water vocabulary terms by matching the words in the word bank to the phrases.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hot Spring
This website from the encyclopedia Wikipedia contains a definition for what a hot spring is, and tells how they differ from a geyser. Links are also provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Agentes Geologicos Ii
This unit will discuss how external geological agents shape different parts of our earth. It contains 15 interactive activities.
My Science Site
Groundwater: Nature's Hidden Treasure [Pdf]
This resource provides an extensive unit on "The extent and importance of groundwater in Canada." Incorporates other subject areas other than science such as math, history, art and local research. A test is provided at the end and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Earth's Water Movements
The paths that water can take through Earth's systems are many and complex. Examine the following diagram from NASA depicting the water cycle. Studying the water cycle is important because changes in the water cycle affect all parts of...