Monday: Discussion on sec-14.1, Water beneath the surface and sec-14.2, Wells and springs. We’ll learn about the rock properties that affect groundwater, porosity, permeability, zones of groundwater, topography of the water table, conserving groundwater, ordinary wells and springs, artesian wells and springs, hot springs, and geysers. Do the work sheet and section reviews for homework.
Tuesday: Discussion on sec-14.3, Groundwater and chemical weathering. We’ll talk about caverns, sinkholes, stalactites and stalagmites, natural bridges, karst topography. Next we’ll watch videos on groundwater and erosion. Do the worksheet and section review for homework.
Wednesday: Students will work on the chapter review in groups during class.
Thursday and Friday: Students will work on their extension skills. They will research the source of the fresh water used in their community, how much of it is groundwater, how solid wastes are disposed off in their community, what measures are taken to protect the groundwater supply from contamination, etc. and will write a report that summarizes their findings.
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