All of GEF's lessons and programs are offered at no cost. Become a member to support GEF and enjoy member only benefits! 
Professional Development
 |
GEF Institute offers affordable, online sustainability courses eligible for professional development or academic credit. Give your resume a boost! |
Sponsor a Teacher
Support educators in your community by helping them earn a Certificate in Sustainability or take an online course. Find out more about sponsorship!
Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Thirstin Builds an Aquifier
Lesson Description:
To illustrate how water is stored in an aquifer, how groundwater can become contaminated, and how this contamination ends up in a drinking water source. Ultimately, students should get a clear understanding of how careless use and disposal of harmful contaminants above the ground can potentially end up in the drinking water below the ground. This particular experiment can be done by each student at their work station.
To illustrate how water is stored in an aquifer, how groundwater can become contaminated, and how this contamination ends up in a drinking water source. Ultimately, students should get a clear understanding of how careless use and disposal of harmful contaminants above the ground can potentially end up in the drinking water below the ground. This particular experiment can be done by each student at their work station.
Lesson Type:
- Experiment
Sustainability Topic:
- Ecosystems
- Water
GEF Program Category:
- Sustainable Water Challenge
Time Needed:
1 class
1 class
Materials Needed:
Several materials needed listed with instructions below
Several materials needed listed with instructions below
Submitted By:
GEF on behalf of US EPA
GEF on behalf of US EPA
School or Group:
EPA
EPA
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
