Water Science for Schools

Topics: Energy Sources and Conversions, Hydro, Hydroelectric Power

Source: The United States Geologic Survey (USGS)

Web Address: http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu

Grade Levels: Middle School and High School

Learning Strategies: Read and Comprehend, Interpret Data, Diagrams, Photographs, and Animations,

Framework Connections: (Grades 6 - 8)

Science and Technolgy/Engineering

• Physical Sciences

Forms of Energy

• Technology/Engineering

2. Engineering Design
5. Construction Technologies

Framework Connections:  (Grade 9 - 12)

Science and Technolgy/Engineering

• Earth and Space Science

1. Matter and Energy in the Earth System
2. The Earth's Sources of Energy

• Biology

6. Ecology

• Physics

1. Motion and Forces

• Technology/Engineering

1. Engineering Design
2. Construction technology
3. Energy and Power Technologies-Fluid Systems
5. Energy and Power Technologies-Electrical Systems

Cost:  All Information can be made available to students via the Internet.

Description: This web site provides links to the USGS Water Science for Schools' Picture Gallery, Map Gallery, Data Library, and a wide variety of information about water resources. An Activity center provides questionnaires, opinion surveys and challenge questions.  The Search feature provides access to information throughout the "Water Science for Schools" web site.