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Why Do Rivers Have Deltas? Instructional VideoWhy Do Rivers Have Deltas? Instructional Video
Publisher
MinuteEarth
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:35
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Year
2015
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Why Do Rivers Have Deltas?

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What determines the shape of the shoreline where a river meets an ocean? The video explains many causes for delta formation, including human activities and climate change. Also included are examples from around the world and throughout history.

9 Views 11 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

rivers, deltas, delta

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Print photos of river deltas to sort by type
  • Discuss the importance of sustainable deltas

Classroom Considerations

  • Avoid the comments as they do not add any knowledge to the topic
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes a list of key words to search to learn more
  • Provides subtitles in six languages

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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