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Groundwater field course offers teachers hands-on learning (May 10, 2011)

(WESTERVILLE, OH — May 10, 2011) Earth science teachers can earn professional credit and learn applied groundwater science in a new short course offered July 27-29 in Flagstaff, Arizona, by the National Ground Water Association.

During the three-day course, “A Field Experience for Earth Science Teachers — Learn About Groundwater and Wells,” participants will:

Experience applied science by shadowing groundwater professionals in real work situations
Interact with instructors and professionals to master hydrogeological exercises to engage students back home
Receive Discover a Watershed: The Colorado Educators Guide, science notebooks, course notes, and training in the use of groundwater flow models.

The course is worth 22 professional development hours and is best suited to high school and middle school Earth science teachers, new teaching professionals, and graduate education students.

Additionally, participants will:

Conduct an aquifer test
Observe the influence of surface water/groundwater interaction in actual field conditions
Identify geologic formations and recognize their capacity for groundwater production
Experience the drilling, construction, and development of a water supply well
Learn how to infuse 21st century learning, communication, and collaborative learning skills into classroom instruction
Discover how to model the inquiry process using problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with local, regional, and national content.

NGWA, Arizona Project WET (part of the University of Arizona), and Northern Arizona University, as well as practicing groundwater professionals, are collaborating to provide this nontraditional, insightful, and memorable educational opportunity in the shadow of the Grand Canyon.

To learn more about this course, as well as the many other NGWA educational programs, click on the "Events/Education" menu tab above or call 800 551.7379 (614 898.7791).

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NGWA, a nonprofit organization composed of 12,000 U.S. and international groundwater professionals — contractors, equipment manufacturers, suppliers, scientists, and engineers — is dedicated to advancing groundwater knowledge. NGWA’s vision is to be the leading groundwater association that advocates the responsible development, management, and use of water.

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