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Thirstin's Groundwater Movement Activity
Lesson Description:
This activity can be conducted in the classroom, gymnasium, or outside the school building. If conducted in the classroom, move all furniture to allow for sufficient room for the movement of students. This is a three-part demonstration that may create some excitement.
Objectives:
1. Identify several sources of rock materials that make up an aquifer.
2. Discuss how water moves through gravel, sand, and clay. The outline and procedure for this lesson can be found at:
http://water.epa.gov/learn/kids/drinkingwater/teachers_k-3.cfm
This activity can be conducted in the classroom, gymnasium, or outside the school building. If conducted in the classroom, move all furniture to allow for sufficient room for the movement of students. This is a three-part demonstration that may create some excitement.
Objectives:
1. Identify several sources of rock materials that make up an aquifer.
2. Discuss how water moves through gravel, sand, and clay. The outline and procedure for this lesson can be found at:
http://water.epa.gov/learn/kids/drinkingwater/teachers_k-3.cfm
Lesson Type:
- Discussion
- Other
Sustainability Topic:
- Water
GEF Program Category:
- Sustainable Water Challenge
Time Needed:
1 class period
1 class period
Materials Needed:
1. Large area
2. 10 or more students
1. Large area
2. 10 or more students
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
