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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Invisible Water
Lesson Description:
The student will do the following:
The student will do the following:
- Define groundwater, aquifer, and hydrologic cycle or water cycle.
- Describe the amount and distribution of groundwater on planet earth.
- Make inferences about the importance of responsible use of groundwater.
- Calculate water volumes using the statistical information provided.
Lesson Type:
- Experiment
Sustainability Topic:
- Water
GEF Program Category:
- Sustainable Water Challenge
Time Needed:
50 minutes
50 minutes
Materials Needed:
- A large display relief map of the world
- A 12-inch diameter globe (one showing the ocean bottom is best)
- A five or ten gallon aquarium
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of the Water Sourcebooks
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of the Water Sourcebooks
School or Group:
The Water Sourcebooks
The Water Sourcebooks
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Science
