Links For Educators, Students, And Lifelong Learners

• USGS Education Web page- scientific information to help educate students (K-university) and the public.

• USGS “The Learning Web” resources for students, teachers, and lifelong learning.

• USGS Recreation: Earth science gateway for a safer and more enjoyable outdoor experience.

• Be a citizen scientist! (13.5 MB .pdf). A wealth of curricular ideas, scientific data, maps, books, and other on-line resources to support earth science, biology, geography, and hydrology.

• USGS Water Science for Schools. Site includes a diagram and description of the water cycle in over 60 languages and a ton of information about water.

• Glossary of Water Terms

• Flood Hazards – A national threat (2.35 MB .pdf). Factsheet describing floods, the impacts from floods, and how USGS Science helps build safer communities.

• Ask-A-Geologist: Do you have a question about geology, water, or maps?

• Ask-A-Biologist: Do you have a question about biology or ecology?

• Volunteer for a Changing World - Informative sites for volunteering with the USGS and related sciences.

Ohio-Specific Information

• FAQ - Ohio Water Science Center frequently asked questions

• History of Stream Gaging in Ohio (4.39MB .pdf)

• Waterwatch: Maps and Graphs of current surface water resources conditions, floods and high flows, and drought information.

• Ground Water Watch: Ground water conditions from the Ohio Ground-Water Climate Response Network.

• USGS Science in your background: Information and links about USGS water, earthquake, mineral science in Ohio.

• Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Water:  Factsheets related to surface water, ground water, precipitation, dams, and conservation of water in Ohio.

• Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Geological Survey: Educational Resources. Links to GeoFact Sheets composed of short explanations of geologic subjects relevant to Ohio, interactive and downloadable maps and publications, and much more.

• Ohio Department of Natural Resources Educational Resources: Quick Links to each Division’s education websites, publications, and real world learning.

• Some other water resource entities in Ohio include the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the Miami Conservancy District, and the Ohio Watershed Network which maintains a list of watershed groups in Ohio.

Want to know more about Ohio Water Science Center?    -Check out these activities and information brochures.
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