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Analyzing the Relationship between Snowpack and River Flow Lesson PlanAnalyzing the Relationship between Snowpack and River Flow Lesson Plan
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Analyzing the Relationship between Snowpack and River Flow

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Students use the Internet to research current and past snowpack levels and river gauging station readings. They determine the relationship between snowpack and river flow. They predict future river flow.

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the water cycle

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river flow, snowpack, water cycle, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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