NASA
Nasa: Live From Mars
A lesson plan from NASA that reinforces the concept of stream or river formation, the stages of river formation, and the development of meanders.
Idaho State University
Idaho State University: Environmental Geology: Rivers and Flooding
Recognize what physical characteristics create rivers on Earth's surface. Identify where floods occur and what makes them happen.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Egypt: Alexandrian Lighthouse: Bodies of Water
Old Asim wants to become a lighthouse keeper. Help him learn about bodies of water.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Herd of Buffalo Crossing the Missouri on Ice
This poem s about a herd of buffalo who are crossing on a frozen river.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Minnehaha Falls: Observing Changes in Nature Through Drawing and Writing
Learners will take a nature field trip to practice their observational skills and then communicate their findings through drawing, writing, and sharing.
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.
Other
Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force: Habitattitude
Dedicated to aquatic resource conservation, this task force addresses the expansion of harmful plants, fish, and other animals and invasive species
Other
Greatest Places: Okavango Delta
Experience the Okavango, a "river that never meets the sea." Learn about the animals there, how to make papyrus, and swampy deltas.
Other
Ncdenr: What Is a River Basin?
Explains what a river basin is, and why it is important to take good care of it. Includes an activity where students build a simple 3-D paper model to illustrate how a watershed can become polluted.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Streamgages Measuring Pulse of Our Nation's Rivers [Pdf]
General information on the importance and use of a streamgage to measure and record the water level in a river.
US Geological Survey
Earth's Water: Rivers and Streams
The USGS explains the definition of a river and how a river is supplied with water. Included is a cross section of a river. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
Wwf: Our Earth: Ecoregions: Habitats: Freshwater Wetlands
An introduction and overview of freshwater wetland habitats.
Orpheus Books
Q Files: Earth: Erosion: Rivers
Identify the upper waters, lower courses and whatever "falls" in between while studying the science of rivers.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Freshwater
Learn about the plants, animals, and other characteristics of some freshwater ecosystems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Streams and Rivers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Features of streams and rivers.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Streams and Rivers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Features of streams and rivers.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Flooding
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What causes floods, their effects, and how to protect yourself from them.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Freshwater Biomes
Listen to this podcast discussing the similar characteristics of the freshwater biomes of the world. [0:47]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Freshwater Biomes
This presentation provides information about the characteristics of several different freshwater ecosystems.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Freshwater Biomes
This colorful slideshow provides a nice introduction to the freshwater biomes around the world.
Other
Scottish Natural Heritage: Riverbank Resource
Lesson plans designed to help students have an understanding of the natural and human world around a river. This site includes excellent lesson materials for teaching biodiversity.
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Gulf of Maine Research Institute: Katahdin to the Sea: Estuary
This site is an informative article about estuaries. Learn about this interesting water habitat and significance of an estuary.
US Geological Survey
Usgs Earth's Water: Rivers and the Landscape
Describes the formation of rivers and the transport of soil and sediment. Links to related material is provided within the text.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Mediterranean Sea: Which Types of Landforms Do We Know?
Join Aldo, and learn about many different types of geological landforms.