See also Activities that Promote Concepts about Groundwater for exercises, games and puzzles.
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Classroom GEMS
Groundwater Education in Michigan’s Schools (Classroom GEMS)
Contact:
Institute of Water Research
Michigan State University
115 Manly Miles Building
1405 S. Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48823-5243
517-353-3742
Description: Notebook contains 23 hands-on activities, posters
and gameboard that introduce, develop and reinforce concepts
related to groundwater.
Target Audience: Educators of grades K – 6.
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GEE-WOW! Adventures in Water Education
Ecology Center of Ann Arbor
Contact:
Ecology Center of Ann Arbor, Michigan
117 N. Division St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
313-995-5888
Description: 28 inexpensive hands-on activities for
K – 3 students. Some of the topics are the water cycle, where
groundwater is found and how it moves underground and
groundwater protection. The activities incorporate science,
social studies, art and language arts.
Target Audience: Educators of grades K – 3.
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Groundwater: A Vital Resource Student Activities
TVAkids.com
Contact:
Tennessee Valley Authority
400 W. Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902-1499
865-632-2101
Description: Many activities cover the water cycle, water
distribution in soils, water quality and community impacts.
Target Audience: Educators of grades 3 – 12.
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Henry Goes Underground
GEM Regional Center at Western Michigan University
Contact:
Department of Geosciences
Western Michigan University
1903 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
269-387-5485
The cost of this publication requires that free distribution
be limited to teachers currently teaching grades K – 4. Please make request on school letterhead.
Description: Henry Hydro Oxide (water drop) moves through the
water cycle, introducing students to pollution, water treatment,
household water use and evaporation. Includes a glossary and
a hands-on activity.
Target Audience: Educators of grades K – 4.
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Making a Bigger Splash
The Groundwater Foundation - Kids Corner
Contact:
The Groundwater Foundation
P.O. Box 22558
Lincoln, NE 68542-2558
800-858-4844
Description: Book contains more than 40 festival activities
suitable for a water or environmental festival format or
classroom setting. The activities were chosen based on their
educational effectiveness, interaction, relevance to subject
matter and fun. The activities are organized and indexed
according to 8 subject areas and are presented
in a ready-to-use format, including supplemental materials.
Target Audience: Educators (grades 4 – 6), community
or environmental groups.
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