We will provide insights and information about ground water and the means of accessing and protecting the resource. An appreciation of the vital role of ground water in our environment and economy should be part of the learning heritage of every adult and child. There are hundreds of ways in which teaching basic science subjects such as math, chemistry, biology and physics can be related to ground water topics. In addition, applied studies such as computer science, civics, economics and history can use examples and case studies from ground water science and technology.
Ground water is the source of drinking water for over half of the U.S. population.
Fifteen million homes have their own well. Much of the nation's irrigated agriculture and industry is dependent on ground water. Ground water also plays a vital role in the environment by sustaining many aquatic ecosystems. Teachers will learn about well construction and the basics of well design. They will learn how pumps work, discover the learning opportunities of everyday equipment like water softeners and carbon filters.