Innovating Science Porosity and Permeability Lab Activity (Materials for 15 Groups)

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Classroom lab activity geared towards earth science education, exploring porosity and permeability
Students will learn about groundwater and how it flows beneath the surface, as well as its environmental impact
Study three different substrates, measuring the porosity and permeabillity of each
Includes enough material for 15 groups of students
Teacher's manual and student study guide copymasters are included

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Groundwater makes up a significant portion of Earth's fresh water. Students will learn what groundwater is, how it moves through the subsurface, and how porosity and permeability affect its movement. The impact of environmental issues on certain areas will also be studied through this lens. As a hands-on activity, students will study water's movement through three different substrates, measuring the porosity and permeability of each, then comparing the three. This kit includes enough material for 15 groups of students, and includes teacher's manual, student study guide copy masters, and safety data sheets. Additional items needed: 50mL graduated cylinders, markers, and stopwatches.What's in the box?1 bottle marble chips, 1500g1 bottle medium gravel, 1500g1 bottle fine white sand60 plastic cups15 nails1 package modeling clay1 bottle food coloring, 25mLTeacher's manual, student study guide copy masters, and safety data sheetsFor Laboratory Use Only. Not for drug, food or household use. Keep out of reach of children. For more information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet.