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African Lakes, Rivers, Bays, and Seas Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the map that includes 25 African lakes, river, bays, and seas. Students match the names of the bodies of water and waterways to the...
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Measurement of Biotic and Abiotic Objects
Students identify biotic and abiotic factors. In this environmental study lesson, students conduct a series of experiments to collect and record data and draw conclusions based on the results.
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Asia Lakes, Rivers, Bays, and Seas Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz learning exercise, students respond to 35 identification questions regarding Asia's lakes, rivers, bays, and seas.
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European Lakes, Rivers, Bays, and Seas Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz learning exercise, students respond to 12 identification questions regarding European lakes, rivers, bays, and seas.
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Title: Rivers as Borders
Students are introduced to the concept of borders. They read maps and identify rivers that separate different countries and states. They examine how or why a landform such as a river border might be the reason for different cultures.
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The Mighty Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway System
Students participate in a variety of activities in a unit about the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System. They create a diorama, read related stories, and correspond with other classes located in other port cities along the St Lawrence...
ESL Kid Stuff
Our World
There's a beautiful world all around us! Learn about the features of our planet with a series of activities designed for English learners. Kids sing, dance, and read about nature with fun lessons and interactive play.
Parkwood Hill Intermediate
Map Skills Project
Young pupils develop their mapping skills and knowledge by designing their own islands, using geographic terms and physical features they have learned as features of their work.
Rivanna Regional Stormwater Education Partnership
Invisible Passengers
How does water pollution affect the organisms living in the water? Use three science experiments to examine how erosion and other pollutants can affect water quality. Each experiment focuses on a different aspect of pollution and...
National Institute of Open Schooling
Heavy Metal Contamination
An informative lesson focuses on heavy metal contamination of environments. Classes read about, discuss, and answer questions pertaining to sources of heavy metals in the environment. To finish the 35th installment of 36, individuals...
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Rivers Crossword Puzzle
In this rivers crossword puzzle worksheet, learners use the 21 clues to identify the correct river-related words that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Issues About Rivers
Learners explore the environmental issues of rivers. In this river lesson, students collaborate to create a concept mat pertaining to environmental issues regarding the Tangipahoa River.
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Rivers Cloze Activity
In this cloze activity worksheet, students use their reading comprehension skills to fill in the 16 blanks in a 1-page reading selection about rivers. A word bank in provided.
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Questions About Rivers
Students investigate rivers. In this geography instructional activity, students work in cooperative groups to read about rivers from articles they have collected. Students form questions using Bloom's Taxonomy as a guide.
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Ancient Hunters of the Great Lakes
Students describe theories on how the first humans came to America and show the evidence that supports it. In this investigative lesson students study given material and prepare written or oral reports in their groups.
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Water, Rivers & Topography
Students explore the topography of Idaho and the importance of surface water and drainage. using digital maps, they inspect the courses of major rivers, Yellowstone Hot Spots, and the natural landscaping of Pocatello. Students explore...
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Raging River
For this measurement worksheet, 3rd graders read a passage on the Mississippi River and then answer five short answer questions relating to the length of the river.
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Crater Lakes and the Volcanoes of the Cascade Mountains
Students study volcanoes. In this Earth science lesson plan, students read, discuss and take notes on the volcanoes of the Cascade Mountains. This lesson also includes an art project.
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Rivers that Flow from the Continental Divide: The Journey of Two Rivers
Students explore river routes. In this social studies instructional activity, students trace the route of a river from its source and discuss the Continental Divide. Students draw the route the river takes and name the states it flows...
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Tall as a Mountain, Flat as a Plain
Students examine a variety of landforms that are found on the Earth and compare and contrast the distinguishing qualities of these forms. A topographical model of the landforms is made.
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Exploring BC Through Mapping
In this mapping worksheet, students use an atlas or map to locate and label the rivers, mountains, lakes, and cities in British Columbia.
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The Pros and Cons of Dams
Students 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...
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Snapshot Day Definitions and Activities
Here is a document full of teaching notes on water quality and bodies of water that you can use in your ecology curriculum. It has information specific to the Hudson River area, but can easily be adapted to any local body of water....
Michigan Sea Grant
Fish Habitat and Humans
Strict habitat requirements are needed for the survival of fish populations and fish variety in the Great Lakes. Young scientists become experts in the basic needs of fish and understand how survival necessities can vary with different...