Learners use CAD maps to explore active faults in Idaho. Through observation of maps, they explore the layers of the Quaternary and Holocene faults. Individually, or in groups, they identify characteristics of faults such as scarps,...

Students utilize prior knowledge about the Pontchartrain Basin. In this subsidence/erosion lesson, students study the chart on land subsidence and must them identify and find solution for problems caused by erosion.

Students investigate the water cycle. In this water cycle lesson plan, students listen to a song as they walk around and when they music stops, they answer a question based on the water cycle.

Students study the water cycle. In this water science lesson, students complete a water cycle experiment using soda bottles.

Students brainstorm the different characteristics of potable water. In this general science lesson, students test several water samples and hypothesize which samples and brands they are. They discuss where drinking water came from and...

Students identify the sources of water on Earth. In this life science lesson, students list the different plants and animals that live in the ocean. They explore marine objects in the lab and draw them.

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...

What is groundwater? Where does it fit into the water cycle? With the aid of a simple illustration, one is able to learn more about this topic. Includes link to a true-and-false quiz.

Understand the vulnerability to polltuion the supply of drinking water in the United States has. Know what aquifers are and how groundwater is moved. Identify Darcy's Law and know how to apply it.

Useful publication from the U.S. Geological Survey explains through text, images, and diagrams what groundwater is, where it is stored, how it occurs, and its quality.

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...

This article explains in detail what groundwater is, why it is important, human activities that affect its quality and quantity, and things we can do to protect it.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains what groundwater is, aquifers, recharge, and fossil water.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How polluted groundwater is cleaned up.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How groundwater can be polluted.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes groundwater and explains how aquifers form.

This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on cleaning up groundwater. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How overuse of groundwater can lead to problems.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes groundwater.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes erosion of rock caused by groundwater.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How groundwater creates landforms.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes erosion of rock caused by groundwater.

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.

Find out about the constant flow of water below our feet, groundwater.