Environmental Science
Groundwater, Hidden Water Supply (9-12th grade)
Groundwater is a part of the hydrologic cycle, a hidden yet crtitical water supply. In this module, students will be introduced to the concept of an aquifer (rock/soil), rain infiltration, and water pollution.
Hydrologic Cycle, Water Quality (9-12th grade)
In this module, students will learn about the Hydrologic Cycle/Rain, surface water-groundwater interactions, and water pollution. Students will test water quality with few water quality indicators/parameters.
Soil Erosion Effects (9-12th grade)
The demonstration showcases three clear containers depicting the following ground conditions: a control, a covered surface, and erosion effects. Students will visualize the role of ground cover in protecting soil against erosion by simlating rainfall impact.
Fluorescent Minerals, Glowing Rocks (9-12th grade)
In this module, we will demonstrate fluorescence, a physical property of certain minerals. Students will be shown a set of rocks under regular light, which will look like normal rocks. Then, under dark conditions, the same collection will be illuminated with ultraviolet light, showing the rocks emit vibrant colors.