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Posted on July 2, 2024

This blog post was written by UW-Madison undergraduate Shayla Barrera-Skibinski, who worked at WGNHS as a Social Media and Geology Assistant from 2022-2024. Includes June 2024 update by Mel Reusche. Where does our drinking water …

Posted in Educational resources, WGNHS blogTagged groundwater, hydrogeology, outreach

Hydrogeology of Wisconsin

Posted on March 28, 2023

Learn about groundwater, geology, and groundwater-related concerns in Wisconsin with hydrogeologist and retired WI State Geologist/Director of the WGNHS Dr. Ken Bradbury :

Posted in Educational resources, Uncategorized, Water talksTagged hydrogeology

Sculpt Wisconsin’s aquifers using modeling clay

Posted on October 19, 2021

Looking for ways to teach geology to your students? We’ve developed some lesson plans to assist! In our newest lesson plan, students will use modeling clay to create a model of Wisconsin’s four main aquifers. …

Posted in Educational resourcesTagged hydrogeology, lesson plan

How to identify red granite (the Wisconsin state rock)

Posted on October 19, 2021

This webpage was developed as part of the 2021 Wisconsin Science Festival, but you can learn from this page and do the activity anytime! Wisconsin is proud of its geological assets. Among the state symbols, like …

Posted in Educational resources

UW Science Expeditions 2021: Create your own groundwater model

Posted on April 7, 2021

Learn firsthand about the connection between surface water and groundwater! Using a plastic shoebox, sand, and a turkey baster, participants will see how water enters and moves through an aquifer. This activity helps participants learn how water …

Posted in Educational resourcesTagged hydrogeology, lesson plan

Uncovering Wisconsin’s geologic past

Posted on July 6, 2019

Looking for ways to teach geology to your students? We’ve developed some lesson plans to assist! Getting a handle on rock layers and deep time In this two-part lesson plan, students create a three-dimensional model …

Posted in Educational resourcesTagged lesson plan

Getting hit by a meteorite—what are the odds?

Posted on May 23, 2017

Looking for ways to teach geology to your students? We’ve developed some lesson plans to assist! This lesson plan uses meteorites as a way to learn about the scientific method. Using a model to understand …

Posted in Educational resourcesTagged lesson plan

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