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History World International: Sumeria
A detailed account of the history and culture of Sumeria at this site from History World International. Includes section on language, writing, world view and religion.
The Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Streams and Rivers
Learn about stream and river ecosystems. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biology: World Biomes: Estuaries Biome
Make learning about Earth's biomes fun and easy with video clips, photographs, and diagrams. Learn about estuaries, the water environments formed where freshwater from rivers or streams mix salt ocean water. [6:38]
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Global Oneness Project: On the Big Bend of the Xingu River
Writer Nina Wegner travels to Altamira, Brazil, and talks to the fishermen who are struggling for their livelihoods. The world's third-largest dam, the Belo Monte, reaches peak construction this year, destroying their environment. She...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Second Grade Science: A World of Ice and Water
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers different bodies of water, including rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: World His: Technological and Environmental Transformations
World History learning module explores the concept of civilization while examing the culture and contributions of the Ancient River Valley Civilizations.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Mapping the World's Watersheds
In this lesson, students use a world map to locate and label major rivers and their watersheds. They then compare watershed shapes and look at typographical features that determine their shapes. A vocabulary list with definitions is...
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Metrocosm: Watch as the World's Cities Appear One by One Over 6,000 Years
Observe the rise of civilizations from 3500BC to the present with this "living" map. See where the first cities developed and watch as civilizations spread across the world.
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Noaa: Large Marine Ecosystems of the World
A detailed look at large marine ecosystems throughout the world. See animated maps showing the growth of chlorophyll in oceans, seas, and river systems.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Orbis: Stanford Geospatial Network Model of the Roman World
ORBIS is an incredibly complex, and fascinating, geospatial compilation of 751 Roman sites over an area close to 4 million square miles. The model attempts to shed insight into how the Roman Empire functioned as a whole, and how it was...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigation Erosion in Our World
In this lab activity, students will look for evidence of erosion in river or streams. This activity should take place after students have observed erosion in a model.
The Newberry Library
Newberry: Historical Geography of Transportation: Map 10: United States, 1835
Lessons K-12 examining the role of transportation systems in the development and settlement of the lands between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River.
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Agate Travel: The Yangtze River
This site provides detail about the third largest river in the world, the Yangtze River. It gives information on the three parts of the river -- the Upper, Middle, and Lower Reaches. Be sure to click on "Scenic Spots by Route" for...
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Federation: Volga River Delta
Learn all about the Volga River Delta, Europe's largest river. Discover what unique species inhabit the area as well as the threats to the environment.
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Western North Carolina Vitality Index: River Basins
Ten river basins drain about 11,459 square miles in Western North Carolina. The New River, in the northeast corner of the region, is thought to be one of the oldest in the world.
Extreme Science
Extreme Science: Amazon River
This Extreme Science article looks at the Amazon River and it is called the world's greatest river.
Read Works
Read Works: Birth of a Mighty River
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the Amazon River and its origins. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.
Read Works
Read Works: Brazil Today: The Amazon River and Basin
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Amazon River Basin in Brazil. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Art History Worlds: Early River Valley Civilizations
Why did the first complex, politically centralized civilizations materialize along rivers? Find out here by taking a close look at the Nile River civilizations, Mesopotamia, the Harappan civilization and the Xia, the Shang, and the Zhou...
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Gallipoli / the River Clyde Landing
Five beaches to be attacked simultaneously? This ill-fated scheme was devised during World War I for the 29th Division on the Gallipoli Peninsula at Cape Helles. Read a timeline of how the events unfolded.
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Saudio Aramco World: The Last Nile Flood
An article regarding the yearly flooding of the Nile River.
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New World Encyclopedia: Missouri River
The history of the Missouri River is discussed in detail. Its location, physical characteristics, and major tributaries are covered.
National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Serc: Modeling the Effects of Dam Removal on the Elwha River
Students are introduced to river systems and how they evolve and interact with the Earth's surface over time. They learn about the social and scientific issues surrounding the removal of the Glines Canyon Dam on the Elwha River and...
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St. Johns River Water Management District: Raleigh's Den
Enter the world of the river otter and learn about conservation efforts at Florida's St. Johns River system. Meet Raleigh Otter and learn about his habitat and daily activities. Includes facts about otters and links to coloring pages and...