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- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the differences in precipitation levels and elevation in the regions of the Nile and its source rivers (the White Nile and the Blue Nile) and explain the importance of the source rivers to civilization in Egypt. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students explore the ways which the Mississippi River affects the surrounding communities including its impact on transportation, drinking water, food, commercial purposes and travel. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students examine the world's rivers in this six lessons unit which mingles science with social studies. The dynamic forces that create erosion in nature are also seen as habitats and ecosystems that are affected by environmental and man made changes. Full Review »
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- 1st - 4th
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Students explore songs and poems related to the animals, habitats, and activities on rivers and ponds. They listen to song clips, explore various websites, read poems and song lyrics, complete worksheets, and define key vocabulary words. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the importance of rivers. They conduct research on a select river, and develop a river biography that includes a century report, description, interviews, and an epitaph in the form of a Cinquain. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the development and history of various rivers in their state and conduct research about a specific river. They read and discuss a handout, and complete a river biography that includes birth information, location and description, a century report, personal interview, and an epitaph in the form of a cinquain poem. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate the process of water erosion. They observe the roots of a plant and discuss the concept of erosion. Next, in small groups they conduct an experiment to observe how water erodes soil on a stream table, and watch a video about how canyons are formed. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students are introduced to the basics of ancient Egypt focusing on the Nile River and the necessity of the river. The students work in small groups and become "experts" on the given topic and then present the information that was discussed and learned. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students participate in a reading circle as a means of studying river-related poetry. They meet in small groups to discuss provided poems about the Mississippi River and use written or drawn notes to guide their part of the discussion. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students recognize that the Mississippi River has made its mark on the country's geography, commerce, and literature. They select books to skim and write a summary of the book. In addition, they present their book talks to the class. Full Review »
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