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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Engineer a Dam

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
To begin the learning about dams, learners read (or are read to, depending on the age group) a passage about how dams work. Next, they work in groups to use the materials provided to build a small scale working dam. After the experience,...
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Curated OER

Itaipu Dam and Power Plant (Brazil and Paraguay)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners study South America's Itaipu Dam and Power Plant in order to gain an understanding that hydroelectric power is a major means of generating electricity throughout the world. They also look into the environmental impacts that...
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Curated OER

Three Gorges Dam: Will China Sink or Swim?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study the Three Gorges Dam, which is the largest dam built in the world. They examine how the dam impacts China as it prepares for the 21st century.
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Curated OER

To Dam or Not to Dam

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young ecologists explore the Aswan Dam in Egypt via the internet. Each collaborative group is assigned a specific article about the ecological impact of the dam. Then they prepare a presentation to share with the rest of the class. Some...
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Purdue University

Design of an Earthen Dam for a Lafayette Neighborhood

For Teachers 3rd Standards
How do dams support bodies of water? Scholars engage in a hands-on STEM activity where they design, build, and test dams to learn about bodies of water and how humans use natural resources. They learn how criteria and constraints affect...
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Curated OER

Shasta Dam: How High is Too High?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Research water use in California, environmental protection laws, and the proposition to raise Shasta Dam by 200 feet. Researchers use their findings to build an argument which will be presented at a mock decision panel. Groups then...
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Curated OER

Building Challenges

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work together to complete different building challenges. They use prior knowledge to build tunnels and different types of bridges. They share their creations with the group.
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Curated OER

Do Dams Affect the Paddlefish Population?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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.
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Curated OER

Salmon vs. Dams: The Dam Removal Debate on the Elwha River

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use roll playing to discuss the merits of tearing down these dams so that the Elwha River can run free. The activity is presented in the form of a council meeting to encourage students to try to build consensus in finding...
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Curated OER

Governmental Influence on the Construction of Dams

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils comprehend how the type of government system affects the country's ability to change the environment by construction of large projects like dams. They explain how the type of government a country has can determine the ability...
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Interactive
DocsTeach

Environmental Case Study: Hetch Hetchy Valley

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
What is more important: building a new school or preserving a nature reserve? Keeping a natural area clean or providing clean drinking water to a city of millions? Young scholars weigh these questions—almost literally—using an...
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Curated OER

Why Do We Build Dams?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students are introduced to a dam and what a dam does. In this dam lesson, students explore how a dam uses water supply, electricity generation, flood control, recreation, and irrigation in order to control the water.
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Curated OER

Treasures and Travels

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review basic information about the Three Gorges Dam. They discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks of the dam and write an editorial either for or against the it.
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The Biggest Dam in the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners recognize that the Three Gorges Dam is now being constructed in China on the upper Yangtze River. They build a dam in an empty fish tankusing common materials they have at home or can easily find, such as twigs and leaves, food...
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American Chemical Society

What is Wind?

For Teachers K Standards
Engage creative minds with an exciting activity about the power of wind. Investigators participate in class discussions while viewing images and animations of air and wind. Scholars test the relationship between wind speed and an...
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Curated OER

Ecological Impact of River Dams

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students investigate their environment by completing an in-class experiment.  In this ecological instructional activity, students define the roles of dams and how electricity is created by them.  Students utilize plastic jugs, sand and...
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Curated OER

Dam-it? I Just Don't Know!?!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders analyze two different large dams: The Hoover Dam and the Three Gorges Dam. They compare and contrast the two dams.
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Curated OER

The Pros and Cons of Dams

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Pupils investigate the use of dams on rivers in order to manage water uses in particular the Flathead River and Lake. They make presentations about dam management and write a persuasive paper on the issue. If possible they visit the Kerr...
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Foundation for Water & Energy Education

How Can Work Be Done with Water Power? Activity C

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Third in a set of lessons regarding reservoirs, dams, and hydropower, this involves a two-day hydropower plant simulation. Collaborative groups build, maintain, and finance the plant. The transparency of the reservoir setup can be...
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Curated OER

Biodiversity Debate - Stream Side Science

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Role play community members who are both for and against the construction of a dam. Research the pros and cons and then hold a classroom debate. This activity ideally follows a series of stream studies, links to which are included. Use...
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Curated OER

Controlling the Flow of the Colorado River: A Study of Dams

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners research and map the Colorado River and its dams and predict the effects of a dam on an area. They suggest reasons a dam would be built and compare the Colorado River system with other major river systems within the US and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

How Do Environments Change?

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this environments worksheet, learners will write in the effects fire, dams, and people can have on the environment. Students will complete 4 fill in the blank statements.
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Curated OER

Water Conservation/ Pollution: Why is the Water Running?

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students consider water conservation and chemical pollution of water. In this water use lesson plan, students discover how water towers and dams are used to take water to desired locations. Students also discuss the effects of chemical...
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Curated OER

Take Me to the River

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students learn about a different way of life.  In this river and dams lesson, students discuss  the Hoover Dam.  Students then view pictures of the Hoover Dam, discuss the impact of dams, and compare life before and after building a dam.

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