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- 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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- 5th - 7th
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Students use historical research with primary sources to learn why the Mississippi River was important to Red Wing. 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students describe the changes that have affected the Missouri River over the past 200 years by identifying transformations in this area's atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. They research online in groups assigned to each topic. 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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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine how rivers are used in our modern world. They create and analyze a large class mural of a river illustrating the ways rivers are used by people and wildlife, and write an essay on how rivers should be used and why. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the role of the West River in Connecticut in providing water power to local industries. In groups, they determine and discuss what needs to be considered before building along a river. They also research the other industries that use the river for power. Throughout the lesson, they view slides of the area before and after the mill was contructed. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students examine how rivers have impacted cities and countries through which they run, identify six major rivers of Northwest European countries, trace route of one river, and complete retrieval chart. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students are introduced to the various rivers that run through Texas. Using a map, the familiarize themselves with the regions of the state and basic geographic terminology. They use the internet to gather information and take an online quiz. In groups, they develop a solution to a river problem given to them by their teacher. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students explore issues affecting the Connecticut River. They research activities related to the environment and how to protect it. In groups, students discuss and share researched information. They answer survey questions about the land, rivers, and the environment. Full Review »
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