University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and University of Wisconsin-Extension
Groundwater Model Teacher Workshops
Thank you for attending the Groundwater Model Teacher Workshops. Over the years these programs have helped improve the ability of students to understand complex groundwater principles and issues.
If you have any additional questions regarding groundwater or any of the materials, please contact
Kevin Masarik.
- Groundwater Introduction - This presentation contains slides that can be used to provide a brief Introduction into groundwater basics
- Wisconsin's Major Aquifers - Introduction into geology of Wisconsin and geologic properties of our major aquifers
- It'll Go with the Flow - To be used in conjunction with the water table mapping exercise found in the Groundwater Study Guide.
- Groundwater Wisconsin's Buried Treasure - Information about some of Wisconsin's current groundwater challenges.
- Quantitative Exercise - Darcy's Law - Lesson for demonstrating how to calculate darcy's law using the sand-tank groundwater flow model.
- Groundwater Model Worksheet - Step-by-step instructions for conveying the basic concepts of groundwater using the sand-tank groundwater model.
We recently evaluated the effectiveness of the groundwater models and the workshops that have been conducted over the past 10 years. Click here to view the Executive Summary
Groundwater related video links
- Testing Well Water for Microorganisms - WRI video link
- A New Measure of Groundwater Flow - WRI video link