Aquifer Modeling

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Objective

Students will create aquifer models to demonstrate their geologic formation, well-pumping action, and how pollutants can disturb their water supply.

3: 1A-G; 2C-D; 3A-C; 5C-D & F-G; 6A; 11A-C; 12C
4: 1A-G; 2C-D; 3A-C; 5C-D & F-G; 6A; 11A-B
5: 1A-G; 2C-D; 3A-C; 5C-D & F-G; 6A; 11; 12C
6: 1A-G; 2C-D; 3A-C; 5C-D & F-G; 11B
7: 1A-G; 2C-D; 3A-C; 5C-D & F-G; 11A
8: 1A-G; 2C-D; 3A-C; 5C-D & F-G

Discovery TrunksMore Than a Drop

Materials

Provided

Data Sheet
Plastic container (marked with an orange dot)*
Food coloring*
Liquid pump*
Graduated cylinders*
“Rain-maker” bottle (bottle with holes in lid)*
Aquifers of Texas wall map*

*Provided in Discovery TrunkMore Than a Drop

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3: 1A-G; 2C-D; 3A-C; 5C-D & F-G; 6A; 11A-C; 12C
4: 1A-G; 2C-D; 3A-C; 5C-D & F-G; 6A; 11A-B
5: 1A-G; 2C-D; 3A-C; 5C-D & F-G; 6A; 11; 12C
6: 1A-G; 2C-D; 3A-C; 5C-D & F-G; 11B
7: 1A-G; 2C-D; 3A-C; 5C-D & F-G; 11A
8: 1A-G; 2C-D; 3A-C; 5C-D & F-G

Aquifer Modeling
Students will create aquifer models to demonstrate their geologic formation, well-pumping action, and how pollutants can disturb their water supply.

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Teacher Demonstration
Wrap-up
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Activity Time

45 minutes
Last Updated

April 7, 2026
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Adapted from lessons by the Texas Water Development Board

Grade Levels

3 4 5 6 7 8

Topics

Human Activity / Environmental Impacts Natural Resources Water Quality Water Sources / Use

Methodologies

Critical Thinking Data Collection Demonstration Investigating / Experiment Measurement Models

Settings

Classroom

Additional Subjects

None

Vocabulary

Aquifer Conservation Groundwater Milliliters Natural Resource Pollutant Renewable Renewable Natural Resource Runoff Stewardship Surface Water Water Cycle

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Aquifer Modeling

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Aquifer Modeling

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Aquifer Modeling
Students will create aquifer models to demonstrate their geologic formation, well-pumping action, and how pollutants can disturb their water supply.

Background

Discussion

Teacher Demonstration

Wrap-up

Extension

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Aquifer Modeling Students will create aquifer models to demonstrate their geologic formation, well-pumping action, and how pollutants can disturb their water supply.

Background

Discussion

Teacher Demonstration

Wrap-up

Extension

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Aquifer Modeling
Students will create aquifer models to demonstrate their geologic formation, well-pumping action, and how pollutants can disturb their water supply.