Groundwater, surface water, and their relationship

Your student will soon know the difference between groundwater, surface water and how they work together.

Now that you know the water cycle...... Lets talk about ground water like; What is it? Do we use it? How do we get to it or better yet how do we get it to us? Well I am glad you asked, here is a fun activity for you and your student to do. Make your own Aquifer. Let me know what you think! How about surface water? First lets define it: surface water is water collecting on the ground or in a stream, river, pond, lake, sea, or ocean. Lets get outside!

- Take your student to an area that has surface water

- Make a drawing of the area

- See how many areas of life you can identify that are affected by this surface water

- How did the water get there

- Is the water safe for human use

- Have fun. Who can make the better list and drawing?

Look at this water treatment facility. Discuss with your student how this occurs in nature.

Test your knowledge: How much water does each of these activities require?

Coach Moffett
john.moffett@amaisd.org