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- 6th - 8th
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Students read case studies to identify the effects of dams on the ecosystem of a region. They develop an opinion about the use of dams. They determine the role of governments and industry in the construction of dams. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the hydrologic impacts of drought. Humans can change the course of the water cycle, to some extent, to meet their needs, but can they do so without imposing risks on the plants and animals? Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students discuss water issues and its affect on salmon population. They recreate a sampling river with fish (cheddar) and scoop them to tag them (which means they exchange them for pretzel fish.) They complete a spreadsheet to record their data. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students describe the importance of water conservation and list ways to conserve. They construct composts and fill them with materials that recycle nutrients. They inspect their homes for leaky pipes, toilets, and faucets. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students complete experiments to see what happens to sediments carried downstream to a dam. They make predictions about what happens to the sediment and reservoir siltation. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study why dams are built and what is affected by them. They build model dams and explain how dams can be a detriment to paddlefish population. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the hydrologic impacts of drought. They look at drought from a variety of prespectives. Students first focus on the scientific definition of drought, including weather patterns, water cycles, water requirements by plants and animals, and physiological responses by plants and animals to drought. Students also focus on the current and historic social and economic impacts of drought. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students research and analyze the geographic problem of whether or not the Three Gorges Dam should be completed. Students take a position on the issue, gather information related to their position, present their conclusions, and write a persuasive paper. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students debate the positive aspects of dam construction. They discuss how a dam changes the ecosystem. In groups, students research and gather information for a debate. They state their position and write a report supporting it. After the debate, the "town" votes on whether the dam should be constructed. They consider strategies for reducing the negative aspects of the dam. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore how water-related events are portrayed in literature. They read excerpts from The Grapes of Wrath and discuss climatic events that have led to human dramas. They research an event and write a fictional story. Full Review »
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