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- Information and reports concerning the western Kansas (Ogallala) portion of the High Plains aquifer
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Information Network - Our collection of links to information, data, and resources related to the High Plains aquifer
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The High Plains Region
Education > Resources for Teachers and Students
- Agriculture in the Classroom
USDA program to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society.
- American Geological Institute (AGI) Education Home Page
advancing earth science education.
- Colorado School of Mines K-12 Education Site
links to earth science and physics web sites.
- Earth Science Week
information on Earth Science Week; the For Teachers section highlights water-themed class activities.
- Education for a Sustainable Future - Common Ground, Common Water
curriculum on a variety of topics.
- Geological Society of America (GSA) Education Resources
resources for K-12 earth science educators.
- Geospatial Tools and Water Quality
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension.
- Give Water a Hand
for young people taking action in their community.
- High Plain Ecology - Playa Wetlands
information on playa wetlands and the Ogallala aquifer.
- Hydrologic Cycle
introduces and discusses the components of the hydrologic cycle, and the impact of human activities and structures on the water cycle (from Ground Water Primer, by EPA Region 5 and Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Purdue University).
- Hydrologic Cycle
from NASA's Observatorium, an animated presentation complete with a quiz at the end.
- Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
promoting the understanding of global environmental change.
- Kentucky Environmental Education Council
instructional materials on water issues for different grade levels.
- Learning to be Waterwise
gives students and families a strong understanding of the nature and importance of water.
- Listening to the Prairie
educational materials.
- NASA Observitorium Hydrologic Cycle
from NASA's Observatorium an animated presentation complete with a quiz at the end.
- National Environmental Education Advancement Project (NEEAP)
aids state and local environmental education leaders in promoting their environmental education efforts.
- National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.
- North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)
provides support for environmental education and educators through a variety of programs and activities.
- Project WET (Water Education for Teachers)
to facilitate and promote awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water resources.
- Proquest Information and Learning
digital teaching and learning resources for K-12 schools and libraries.
- Science NetLinks
search engine for internet resources in science.
- US EPA Drinking Water Kids' Stuff
games, activities, experiments, and more.
- US EPA Educational Resources
lesson plan source for water activities.
- US EPA Environmental Kids Club
students' site, teachers' site, and more.
- USDA for Educators and Students
- USGS Fact Sheets (Listed by State)
- USGS Learning Web
excellent source of activites for various grade levels.
- USGS Water Resources Outreach Program
water education posters.
- Virtual Museum of Ground Water History
supported by the National Ground Water Educational Foundation (NGWEF).
- Water Cycle - Missouri Botanical Society
information on the water cycle and processes.
- Water Cycle - University of Michigan
water cycle information presented at three levels of complexity.
- Water Education Foundation
information about water resources issues.
- Water Vapor Links - High School/College Level Experiments and Lessons
University of Wisconsin - Madison
- Water on the Web
integrating real-time data into educational curricula over the internet.
- Water: A Never-Ending Story
water cycle learning activities.
- Yahooligans!
the web guide for kids.
Updated October 17, 2007
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