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Website
Other

The Edwards Aquifer: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
In hopes of informing the citizens of the Edwards Aquifer region, Gregg Eckhardt has set up a site presenting facts about the Edwards Aquifer in Texas. Included are links to questions and answers, endangered species, charts and graphs,...
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Website
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Rain

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the U.S. Geological Survey you can find out what makes rain such a valuable resource. Included is a chart that tells how much rain different cities in the United States receive. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Groundwater Depletion

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How overuse of groundwater can lead to problems.
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Article
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

Nc Division of Water Resources: North Carolina Aquifers

For Students 9th - 10th
The aquifers in North Carolina are highly varied in their character and water producing capabilities. Several of these aquifers can be traced over large geographic areas and hence form principal aquifers; significant sources of ground...
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Website
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Water Science for Schools Pesticides Ground Water

For Students 3rd - 8th
This US Geological Survey site briefly discusses the basics of why pesticides are increasingly found in our ground water. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
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Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Ground Water Aquifers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Resource is a brief explanation of an aquifer and how they work. This article also touches upon artesian wells. A picture and a fun activity to illustrate the concept of an artesian well are included. Click Home to access the site in...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Groundwater Depletion

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at how the overuse of groundwater can lead to problems.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Introduction to Groundwater

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes groundwater and explains how aquifers form.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Introduction to Groundwater

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains what groundwater is, aquifers, recharge, and fossil water.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Introduction to Groundwater Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on groundwater. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Groundwater Aquifers Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an overview of groundwater aquifers using this study guide.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Water Resource Issues

For Students 6th - 8th
In this interactive lesson, students learn about water management challenges.
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Activity
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Art and Crafts: Edible Aquifer

For Students 3rd - 6th
Groundwater is stored in and moves slowly through layers of soil, sand and rocks called aquifers. To help you visualize groundwater, you will make an aquifer, in this case, an edible one. This will show you how groundwater is stored and...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a learning module from KSPS Public Television and the Idaho Washington Aquifer Collaborative. This resource serves to educate residents of Idaho's Inland Northwest residents about the importance of protecting their...
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Handout
Other

Global Water Outlook to 2025 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This PDF resource describes the scarcity of water, the locations and amount of water of groundwater around the world, methods for reducing this scarcity, and the causes of the depletion. Provides a prediction for areas of groundwater...
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Handout
Other

Groundwater in Idaho: Aquifers

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource outlines what an aquifer is, the types of aquifers, and aquifer categorization. It also provides additional information for further study.