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History of Irrigation on the Great Plains
Learners explore irrigation in the Great Plains throughout history. In this irrigation lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the history of irrigation in the world and on the Great Plains. Learners conduct...
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Whose Water is It?
Learners study water quality and water quantity issues in their community. They will examine state water laws, learn about current issues relating to water use and water scarcity in their region and the state, investigate and role play...
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Sense of Place: No River Too Wide-Bridges
Fifth graders discover the history of their hometown Des Moines River. In this U.S. Geography lesson students speak with Iowans that tell stories of the settlers and early villages near the Des Moines River. Students document...
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MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH MAPS
Students define choropleth map. They construct a choropleth map. They interpret a choropleth map. They present geographic information.
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The Three Gorges: Should Nature or Technology Reign?
Students examine the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China. In this Three Gorges Dam lesson, students research Internet sources pertaining to the dam. Students discuss the geography and culture of East China as they prepare for...
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The Nile
Students recognize the Nile River played an important role in the lives of ancient Egyptians and still does today. They prepare a newspaper written in English and produced with advanced technology centered around researched information.
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Recovery! Coping with the Effects of a Natural Disaster
Young scholars explore natural disasters and the devastation caused by them. Using specified websites, learners examine how people rebuild after a disaster. In groups, they design and rebuild a community and conclude by writing an...
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Out & About: Waterways
Students visit science museums. In this hands-on science lesson, students visit the Leith Conservation Trust, Catalyst, and the River and Rowing Museum in person or online to study Britain's waterways.
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Uchiwa Lesson Plan
Students view images from Japan's Summer Festival celebration. They create a uchiwa fan to use while doing the Kuma River Dance.
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Reservoir Activity
Students research the economic importance of the major reservoirs in Illinois. In groups, they manage a budget for one of the lakes to promote tourism in the area. They also work together to create advertisements.
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Regions: Meet the Experts Presentation
Learners gather information and create a web site on prairies and plains using a variety of resources, including the internet.
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Riparian: The Guardian of the Waterways
Pupils become educated on what a riparian is, the need for riparian, and how a riparian corridor (forest, habitat) can protect waterways. Students construct dioramas depicting riparian habitats.
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Rain Forests
Students investigate the animals and plants of the rainforests. They define rainforest, watch and discuss a National Geographic video, and write a short story.
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Ancient Egypt: Domestic Life: Bartering
In this ancient Egypt worksheet, students read about bartering in the marketplace. Students find the value of 4 items and draw the things you could barter them for.
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Solve the Mystery Photo
Students observe a mystery photo and use descriptive language to solve the mystery. In this descriptive language lesson, students use scientific observation to figure out a mystery photo. Students rationalize their thoughts with...
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Make a Rain Stick
Students create a rain stick to imitate the nature sounds in a rainforest habitat. In this rainforest habitat lesson, students create a rain stick to mimic the cultural tools used in the South American rainforest. Students use paper...
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Web Gallery of Art: Flood at Port Marly
An image of "Flood at Port-Marly", created by Alfred Sisley in 1876 (Oil on canvas, 60 x 81 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Flood at Port Marly
An image of "Flood at Port-Marly", created by Alfred Sisley in 1876 (Oil on canvas, 61 x 50 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Flood and Waters Subsiding
An image of "Flood and Waters Subsiding", created by Paolo Uccello from 1447-48 (Fresco, 215 x 510 cm).
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University of Illinois Extension: All Star River Explorers
An interactive site to teach students how rivers are formed, how they change, and why they are important. Cross-curricular activities in language arts, math, science, social studies, and art, some of which include worksheets to download,...
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Web Gallery of Art: Noah's Ark Cycle: 3. The Flood
An image of "Noah's Ark Cycle: 3. The Flood", created by Kaspar the Elder Memberger in 1588 (Oil on canvas, 128 x 164 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Flood
An image of "The Flood", created by Antonio Carracci from 1616-18 (Oil on canvas, 166 x 247 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Scene of the Flood
An image of "Scene of the Flood", created by Anne-Louis Girodet De Roucy-Trioson, c. 1806 (Oil on canvas, 441 x 341 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Flood
An image of "The Flood", created by Masseot Abaquesnez (Ceramic mural composition).