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Water, Water Conservation and the Edwards Aquifer
http://www.eardc.txstate.edu/aquabook/wwceatitle.html
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This student workbook presents information on the Edwards Aquifer, which is the primary source of water for about 1.7 million people in the Austin and San Antonio area of Texas. Although primarily concerned with the Edwards Aquifer, the workbook provides information on aquifers in general including the water cycle, groundwater, and the formation of an aquifer. The current and future use of the Edwards Aquifer is discussed along with a section on conservation and alternate sources of water. The site includes links to 45 illustrations consisting of graphs, charts, diagrams, and photographs. It also includes a glossary and an extensive bibliography.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Environmental science
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
  • Hydrology
  • Policy issues
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright Edwards Aquifer Authority
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-005-274
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • C - Life science:
        • Organisms and environments
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Changes in earth and sky
        • Properties of earth materials
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Changes in environments
        • Sci. / tech. in local challenges
        • Types of resources
    • 5-8:
      • C - Life science:
        • Diversity and adaptations of organisms
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Populations, resources, environments
        • Sci. / tech. in society
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center


Contact: Scott Shell
Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center