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Falling Water
Students drop water from different heights to demonstrate the conversion of water's potential energy to kinetic energy. They see how varying the height from which water is dropped affects the splash size. In seeing how falling water can...
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Erosion
In this earth science activity, students describe the course of the river from its source to the mouth, including shapes of the valleys and erosion processes in each course. Then they identify possible types of erosion that would have...
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Tallest Waterfalls of the World: Graph It
In this graphing worksheet, 6th graders graph the tallest waterfalls of the world according to which region they are located in. Students then answer questions related to their graph information.
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The Top 10 Highest Waterfalls
In this social studies worksheet, students find the names of waterfalls and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Waterfalls
Third graders practice identifying the main idea and supporting details when reading informational text. They read text related to waterfalls and practice note taking skills to identify critical details. Students use their notes to...
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Let's Go! Virtual Yellowstone Tour
Students research the geologic wonders of Yellowstone National Park. They locate the main geologic features of Yellowstone on a map of the park. Students write a description of the geologic features to be included on the map for a...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Natural Wonders
Many of the interesting landmarks around the world are formed over time by natural processes familiar to us in our everyday lives. This still collage produced for Teachers' Domain features images of a variety of beautiful natural wonders.
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Iguazu Argentina
Everything you'd want to know to plan a trip to Iguazu Falls. Features news of the Falls area, location information, a map, history of the National Park, how the falls were formed, and beautiful photographs. Be sure to watch the video!
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
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Welcome Argentina: Iguazu Falls
Basic information on taking a trip to beautiful Iguazu Falls. This natural attraction in South America borders Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. For more information about that region of Argentina, and some vivid images, click on the the...
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Yellowstone National Park: Geysers
Describes what a hot spring is, where they form, why the water is hot, minerals in the water, crystal and color formation, and life forms such as bacteria in the water.
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Iguazu Falls
Great introduction to Iguazu Falls in South America, on the borders of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. This site is definitely geared for elementary school students, but older students may also enjoy the visit.
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The Waterfalls of Yoho
Learn about the waterfalls of Yoho National Park in Field, British Columbia: Takakkaw Falls, Laughing Falls, and Wapta Falls.