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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore cultural history of immigrant groups that settled in the Columbia River Basin from 1850 to World War II, and examine various primary sources to explore role cultural and social customs played in keeping alive immigrant ethnic identities. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine the Tennessee River to see why it is still a major transportation artery in lieu of the age of modern transportation such as interstate highways, air cargo, and elaborate railway systems. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use the internet to explore the Indus River Valley. They view a video about the civilization that settled there. They create an ancient record of the information they gather. 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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- 3rd - 8th
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Students examine the cultural importance of America's rivers. Using the Mississippi and Hudson Rivers, they examine a story that takes place on each river. They are introduced to the concepts of preservation and stewardship. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the importance of the Platte River to the state of Nebraska. They investigate the river's historical, social, economic, and political importance to the development of Nebraska. Students explore the ecosystem of the river. 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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- 3rd - 8th
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Students examine the history of the Chicago River. In groups, they identify the problems of the watershed and develop possible solutions. As a class, they examine the importance of the river to the Chicago area by reading a story. To end the lesson, they create an object or write a poem that shows how they feel about the river and share it with the class. Full Review »
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- 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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- 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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