Curated OER
Model of a Well
Students complete an experiment using wire screening, wires, water, sand, and food coloring to compare the relationship of groundwater to wells. In this water lesson plan, students observe and record what they see after they complete the...
Curated OER
Popular Sayings
In this online/interactive English vocabulary learning exercise, students read the beginning of a common phrase and choose the correct word ending. Students choose 20 multiple choice answers.
Curated OER
Who's Down the Well?
Learners identify several sources of contaminants to groundwater. They discuss the movement of possible contaminants through that groundwater from outside sources. They describe how environmental engineers analyze contaminants to...
Curated OER
"Tri-County" Project--Well in a Cup
Students construct a model of a well to identify how water is brought to the surface. Signs of pollution are investigated.
Purdue University
Purdue Engineering/wellhead Protection
This resource describes what well head protection is, what you can do, case studies, why you should care, and related links.
Other
Iepa:wellhead Protection in Community Water Supply Wells
Discusses what wellhead protection is, why it is needed, who is involved, a step by step plan, and a nice diagram of a well and the surrounding area.
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Other
Nova Scotia Environment: Iron Bacteria and Sulphur Bacteria [Pdf]
Information page on iron bacteria and sulfur bacteria, both of which can affect the quality of drinking water from a well. Includes guidance on how to recognize their presence, what to do if there is a problem, and how to maintain water...
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...
Language Guide
Language Guide: La Granja
Colorful pictures model vocabulary relevant to the farm. Interactive pictures display the correct written word and play the correct Spanish pronunciation as the mouse is moved over the illustration.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: In a Wall
This five-stanza poem shares a story of a boy helping his father retrieving a dog that had fallen down a well.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Adverbios
An introductory lesson of the formation of Spanish adverbs. Audio is included to model the correct pronunciation of Spanish words and phrases. An introduction and link to a tutorial on reflexive verbs is at the bottom of this tutorial.
Other
Ncdeh: Drinking Water
This site from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Health discusses the impact of Safe Drinking Water Act on wellhead protection, wellhead guidelines, delineation, management, contingency plan, and public involvement.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: What's Down the Well?
This activity looks at physical models of groundwater and how environmental engineers determine possible sites for drinking water wells. During this activity, students will create their own groundwater well model using a coffee can and...
Other
Ngwa: National Well Owners Association
This site from the National Ground Water Association provides information on ground water, the use of ground water, private water system, well maintenance, and protecting your own well water supply.
Energy4Me
Energy4me: Hydraulic Fracturing Resources and Faq
Many questions arise when people discuss hydraulic fracturing in their communities. Find answers to frequently-asked questions related to this technology.
Curated OER
Well Diagram (9050 Bytes)
Discusses what wellhead protection is, why it is needed, who is involved, a step by step plan, and a nice diagram of a well and the surrounding area.
Curated OER
Language Guide: La Granja
Colorful pictures model vocabulary relevant to the farm. Interactive pictures display the correct written word and play the correct Spanish pronunciation as the mouse is moved over the illustration.