For Educators
Texas Coalition for Sustainable Integrated Systems is part of the Plant & Soil Science Department at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Our program is multidisciplinary with large interaction from various departments, universities, state agencies, government entities, companies, commodity groups and producers.
U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Information for Students and Teachers provides information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge. Links to other helpful web sites are also available.
U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources provides general information over varying water topics such as Groundwater, Surface Water, Water Quality, Water Use, etc. These information pages can be used as background information when teaching students about different aspects of water.
“Water IQ: Know your water” is a multifaceted educational campaign targeting businesses and 1.5 million consumers. Water IQ challenges people to learn more about their natural water source and how wise, efficient daily water-use habits can make it last, especially during a drought. This site provides Water IQ Quizzes and general educational tips and resources.
The Groundwater Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and motivating people to care for and about groundwater. This site provides student activities, games, and puzzles as well as sample activities and educational games for the classroom.
The Environmental Science Institute at the University of Texas in Austin has developed a web site that provides information on Groundwater, Hydrology, Ecosystems, People and water, and K-12 Educational Resources that parallel these areas. Supportive classroom and laboratory.