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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Deposition by Streams
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How rivers carry and deposit sediments.
Math Science Nucleus
Math/science Nucleus: Observing Different Landforms
Lesson plan with subsequent pages to use with the lesson. Images with landform word match up and additional work on earth modeling.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Landforms From Stream Erosion and Deposition
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains how and where rivers erode and deposit sediments, including particles and dissolved ions.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Hands on Experiments to Test for Acid Mine Drainage
Fifteen short experiments which test acid mine damage to the streams, rivers, and creek ecosystems surrounding it.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: River's Path
What determines the path of a river? Rivers follow the path of least resistance changing the landscape by carrying sediment and debris along the way.
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.
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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.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Freshwater Ecosystems
A reference page describing freshwater ecosystems, lakes, ponds, and rivers.
Jim Loy
Jim Loy's Geology Pages: Meandering Rivers
Provides a diagram and a description of the movement of rivers and meandering patterns.
Other
Regent China Tours: Yangtze River in a Glance
This travel site gives brief information and pictures about the Yangtze River, its surrounding areas, and things to do if you visit.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography: Rivers
Kids learn about the major rivers of the United States including the Mississippi, Missouri, Rio Grande, Colorado, and the Hudson. Geography of the US.
EL Education
El Education: Nico the Gnatcatcher and the Upside Down River
Students completed research and field work observations to write and illustrate a children's book designed to teach young readers about the importance of protecting the San Diego River. Through grant funding, the school was able to...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Mighty Mississippi
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson about basics of river systems and vocabulary - ends with a pop quiz. Some math involved for fun and science too.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Mississippi River
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the Mississippi River and how to read Maps.
Other
Maine Outdoors: Canoeing in Maine: River Dangers
This site from MaineOutdoors.com gives some dangers that can occur on the river when canoeing or kayaking.
Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition
Ovec: Stream Formation and Erosion
A detailed description of stream formation and the erosion process that occurs.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Rivers 2
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students evaluate the water cycle and how rivers erode, transport, and deposit materials to produce physical features. Many slides and aerial photos of flooding and riverbanks are...
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Water
This online instructional activity from the Arizona State University teaches young scholars about earth's water cycle yet uses music as a part of the instructional process. Creative and simple. Non-music specialist could easily use the...
Other
Internet Geography: Rivers
Discover rivers with this informative personal site containing helpful information and an easy-to-understand map illustrating the parts of a river. Learn about the negative effects of a river and some case study examples.
Curated OER
Digital Photo Gallery: Yangtze River
This page consists of pictures of the Yangtze River and the activity that takes place along its shores.