Discovery Education
Discovery Education: 3 M Young Scientist Lab: Water Jug Race
First one to empty the jug wins! And it's not as easy as it sounds...
NOAA
Noaa: Nws: Office of Hydrologic Development
Has general hydrology information, hydrology research updates, and data from the National Remote Sensing Center. A good site discussing current information from the world of hydrology.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Build Your Own Watershed
How can you learn to build your own watershed? This site features an activity to illustrate the basic properties of a watershed. Don't miss out.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State Univ.: Acid Base Equilibria: Dissociation of Water
This article, which is provided for by the Florida State University Lecture notes on the dissociation of water. An interesting site to check out on the subject.
European Union
Eu: Assessing Environmentall Impacts of Research/innovation Policy [Pdf]
A short guide to assessing the environmental impacts of scientific research and innovation policy.
Other
Energy of Seawater Desalination
This site gives information about energy needed for desalination. It gives formulas on how to determine these figures.
Other
Isfahan: Qanats
Use this site to learn about the fascinating Qanats - a water irrigation system used long ago. Follow the prompts to get to more information about this interesting system.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Uses of Water
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how humans use water today.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Trends in Ground Water Use, 1950 2005
This site from USGS describes the importance of ground-water, provides a map of ground-water use (by state), a map of the percent of total withdrawals coming from ground water, and a map of the percent of public-supplied population...
NC State University
Ncsu.edu: Adventures of the Agronauts
This site is an online science curriculum on how to grow plants on the Moon. There are six lessons that have a glossary also included. There are movies that demonstrate concepts, and teacher resources. The sites topics cover, the Earth,...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Does It Grow? Hydroponic Spinach
How do leafy greens like spinach grow even in the dead of winter? One way is hydroponics- an ancient technique that could be the future of farming. [4:51]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 6.5 Mold
Learn about several different types of fungus-like protists.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Water, Water, Everywhere: Regional Information on Water Issues
Resources to gather research on water issues in Asia and Africa.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Water, Water, Everywhere: Water Quality: Possible Solutions
Students act as engineers to design a basic solution to the water quality problems studied.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Water, Water, Everywhere: Consider Constraints/ Explore Possibilities
Students design a water purification system given certain constraints.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Water, Water, Everywhere: Final Presentation
Students plan to present their water purification system at the end of a project-based learning exercise.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Water: Math of Sufficient Fresh Water
Through research of community water assessment and reports, students will make a video presentation of the local water resources.
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Let's Talk About Water
Discover why water is so important, especially clean water. Find out where water comes from and how we can make it safe to drink and free from pollution.
Other
Klasse Wasser
This very basic site is about water -- all kinds of water: rainwater, drinking water, even toilet water. Includes water-themed games. In German.
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Water
This online lesson from the Arizona State University teaches students about earth's water cycle yet uses music as a part of the instructional process. Creative and simple. Non-music specialist could easily use the lesson.
Curated OER
Snaith Primary School: Settings: Lake and Mountains
A painting of a lake with mountains in the distance by Tony Newlin.
Curated OER
Snaith Primary School: Settings: Mountain Reflection
A painting by Tony Newlin of a mountain with its reflection showing clearly in the calm lake at its base.