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Title:
| Missouri: Springs |
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Description:
| Learn about some of the more than 2,900 springs located in Missouri. The springs include Alley Spring, Big Spring, Round Spring, Maramec Spring, and more. Find out how a spring is formed from groundwater. Includes many photographs of these natural wonders. There are links to eThemes Resources on the water cycle. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Saline Springs
Learn about the salt springs in Saline County. Find out what they are and what they are used for.
Roaring River Spring
Read about the 20th largest spring in Missouri. Includes maps and underwater photographs.
Maramec Spring
View photographs and read a short description of Missouri's fifth largest spring.
Big Spring
This is an article about Missouri's largest spring, aptly named Big Spring and located near Van Buren, Missouri. Includes a section on the history of the spring. The reading level may be difficult for younger students.
Maramec Spring
This article explains the history of Maramec Spring and the reason the spring is spelled differently than Meramec River.
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
This article covers the history of different springs in Missouri.
Bennett Spring State Park
Read the history of this state park. Click on "General Information" to read more.
Definition of Groundwater
This is a colorful graphic that explains groundwater, which is pumped out of springs. Click on the "Springs" link at the bottom to read a definition.
FactMonster: Spring
This is an encyclopedia entry that provides a definition of a spring. NOTE: This site includes pop-up ads.
eThemes Resource: Water Cycle: Hands-on Experiments
These sites have hands-on experiments and projects about the water cycle and water purification. Learn how to make it rain in your kitchen and how to build your own water cycle environment. There are many other activity ideas, including a script for a play. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on water cycle explanations and illustrations.
eThemes Resource: Water Cycle: Explanations and Illustrations
These sites explain the water cycle and include the topics of evaporation, precipitation, and condensation. Watch animated movies and view several diagrams explaining the cycle. There is a word search and a quiz. Includes links to eThemes Resources on water cycle experiments and Missouri's springs.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.8, 1, 3, 6, 1, 5, 8, 2
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