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Rivers and Streams Research Activity

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In this geography research worksheet, student examine books, newspapers, or the internet to find information about the history of flooding in the United Kingdom. They write a fictional account in a news report, TV interview, or a blog. They complete a post activity by identifying the parts of a river, consider the effects of water flow, and describe ways that rivers affect local communities.

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3rd - 5th
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English Language Arts
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