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Wisconsin DNR — Groundwater Educational Materials

Wisconsin DNR's groundwater program awards free physical sand-tank aquifer models, through a competitive application, to teachers who complete a one-day instructor training, backed by video workshops on groundwater basics and Wisconsin geology. A grade 6-9 earth-science study guide, an interactive quiz, and printable classroom activities and posters round out the offering.

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What you will find there

  • Free groundwater sand-tank models awarded to teachers who complete instructor training
  • Video workshops covering groundwater basics, Wisconsin geology, and model use
  • A study guide for grades 6-9 earth science, adaptable to other grade levels
  • An interactive groundwater quiz and online water-cycle resources
  • Printable classroom activity handouts and posters

Our take

The sand-tank model program is a hands-on resource that would be difficult for most classrooms to build on their own. Models and training seats are limited and awarded competitively, so a teacher should apply well ahead of the unit they plan to teach.

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