Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Plume of Contamination

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform an experiment/investigative simulation regarding the movement of contaminants in groundwater. They test the pH of three water samples, and then use their reasoning skills to determine the source of an invisible...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Our Responsibilities Under the Safe Drinking Water Act

For Students 9th - 10th
This 1975 article describes the legislation that was passed to regulate the safety of drinking water.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Break the Tension

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about and experiment with the concept of surface tension. How can a paper clip "float" on top of water? How can a paper boat be powered by soap in water? How do water striders "walk" on top of water? Why do engineers care...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Groundwater Detectives

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Student teams locate a contaminant spill in a hypothetical site by measuring the pH of soil samples. Then they predict the direction of groundwater flow using mathematical modeling. They also use the engineering design process to come up...
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National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Hurricane Katrina

For Students 3rd - 8th
When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast area, NIEHS scientists and physicians were sent to assist with relief efforts. Provided is a helpful packing list and useful suggestions so you can help your family in case of an emergency or to...
Article
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: How Does Water Become Polluted?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how Earth's water supply can become contaminated with pollutants.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: What Are Pollutants?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about some of the most prevalent pollutants in water, and learn about the effect they have.