Ground water is the source of drinking water for many people around the world, especially in rural areas. Inasmuch as ground water provides drinking water to so many people, the quality of ground water is of Paramount importance. A wide variety of materials have been identified as contaminants found in groundwater. Although clean, potable groundwater constitutes one of our most valuable resources, few science educators hold complete and appropriate understandings regarding the concept. In this study the knowledge and perceptions about groundwater of future science educator were assessed and data were collected from 100 science students. The results of this study indicate that the participants held inappropriate conceptions of hydrogeologic principles despite groundwater's importance to their health and economic well-being. It is important to improve conceptual understanding of ground water among science students and teachers.
Groundwater; contamination sources; class activity