Aquifer Virtual Field Trip

Topics Covered

Students will be introduced to the following topics on this field trip:

Objectives

Students will learn the differences between surface water and ground water.
Students are introduced to the hydrologic cycle.
Students are introduced to the system of processing drinking water for consumption.
Students are exposed to the geologic history of the aquifer and invited to view landscapes that have resulted from these forces.
Students are invited to assess potential environmental impacts to drinking water and to think about what they can do to avoid or prevent such impacts

Terms To Learn

aquifer
ground water
hydrologic cycle
surface water
watershed

Here are a few online glossaries where you can find definitions of these water terms and more.

National Standards

Partial list of National Standards that can be met through use of the
Aquifer Virtual Field Trip.

Science
Grades 1-4

Technology
Grades K-12

NT.K-12.1 Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems
NT.K-12.1 Students are proficient in the use of technology
NT.K-12.2 Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software
NT.K-12.2 Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity
NT.K-12.3 Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity
NT.K-12.3 Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works
NT.K-12.4 Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences
NT.K-12.5 Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources
NT.K-12.6 Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions
NT.K-12.6 Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world

Language Arts
Grades K-12

NL-ENG.K-12.8 Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.

Geography
Grades K-12

NSS-G.K-12.2 Places and regions

NSS-G.K-12.3 Physical Systems

Understand the physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.
Understand the characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.

NSS-G.K-12.5 Environment and Society

Understand how human actions modify the physical environment.
Understand how physical systems affect human systems.
Understand the changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

NSS-G.K-12.6 The Uses of Geography

Understand how to apply geography to interpret the past.
Understand how to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

For a complete listing of National Standards, click here.