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Groundwater DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://cobweb.ecn.purdue.edu/~agenhtml/agen521/epadir/grndwtr/menu.html
From Digital Water Ed Library (DWEL)
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This set of introductory materials outlines the basic concepts of groundwater and hydrology. Graphics with accompanying definitions explain basic hydrologic terms such as aquifer, recharge, and discharge. There are also news articles, a reading list, a questionnaire, and a quiz.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Hydrology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2004, Purdue University. All rights reserved.
DLESE Catalog ID: DWEL-000-000-000-080
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Structure of the earth system
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Populations, resources, environments
    • 9-12:
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Environmental quality
        • Natural resources
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Purdue University
College of Engineering
https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/