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Radioactive River
Learners work cooperatively as a team to cross a "radioactive" river using a scooter and carpet squares. They discuss and analyze their teamwork and cooperation and the different skills used to complete the activity.
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Old Man River
Learners place the four reservoirs of the Kansas-Lower Republican Basin correctly on a map adding creeks and rivers flowing into them. Students explain uses for the reservoirs.
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River through Time (A)
Students study the impact of humans on the environment of a river valley over time and recognize stewardship and the common good in a real life example.
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Immigration in the Connecticut River Valley
Students discuss and compare immigration during the 18th century to the Connecticut River Valley to that in America during the turn of the century.
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Screening River Rocks
First graders explore river rocks. Searching with screens and containers, 1st graders identify the different kinds and sizes of rocks. They separate rocks into containers according to pebbles, gravel and sand. Students write about their...
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Rivers And Capitals
Pupils become familiar with the use of GIS for research and become aware of the importance of rivers to cities. They also analyze the placement of cities and learn the names of rivers in the United States.
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Underwater Picture of the Hudson River Estuary
Young scholars identify important aspects of water quality such as slainity and turbidity. They test two of the water quality parameters and determine the quality of the water. In addition, they construct two sets of graphs based on data...
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SAV Plants of the St. Mary¿¿¿s River Ecosystem
Students examine the importance of submerged aquatic vegetation in the St. Mary River ecosystem. They identify different characteristics of common eelgrass and discuss water quality, photosynthesis, habitat, oxygen production.
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Pre-European Cultures of the Upper Mississippi River Valley
Fifth graders locate the Mississippi River Valley on a map. In groups, they use the internet to research the prehistoric periods of this area. They also examine artifacts and pictures and place them into chronological order. They...
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Language Arts: Mississippi River Brochure
Learners create brochures about recreational activities along the Mississippi River. Focusing on points of interest, they research attractions and create maps of the surrounding area. Once students write descriptions of their...
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Rouge River Data
Students participate in using Excel sofware in order to create graphs. They create the graphs using data that they gathered during the Rouge River Field Trip they attended. The produce bar graphs from the excel spreadsheets.
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Biological Control of Purple Loosestrife
Young scholars examine the role of Purple Loosestrife in Illinois and Indiana rivers. In groups, they collect a wide variety of plants in a wetland and raise beetles in a controlled environment. They introduce the loosestrife into the...
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Are you a river keeper?
Young scholars perform healthy water practices by discussing and demonstrating acts of philanthropy. In this healthy water lesson plan, students read an article on how we can keep water clean, and create a LITWIS activity.
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Military Rescue in the Red River
Young scholars research the role of Canada's military, and debate whether it is large enough to perform its job well.
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Oregon Trail Diary
Students pretend they are on the Oregon Trail and keep a diary of their adventures. For this Oregon Trail lesson plan, students write about their decisions to move, crossing rivers, buying supplies, and more.
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Lewis and Clark In Columbia River Country Native Foods
Students complete an online activity by following a series of prompts to determine seasonal foods that could be found in the Columbia basin during the Lewis and Clark expedition. They draw a seasonal round that shows a colorful...
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The Kanaka Village at Fort Vancouver: Crossroads of the Columbia River
Students study the interaction between Native American and European cultures in the Pacific Northwest in the 1800s. They focus their study on the Hudson's Bay Company and Fort Vancouver.
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Introduction to Organisms of the St. Mary's River
Students identify how the tank functions, what organisms are in the tank, and why each component of the tank is important. They are introduced to the organism eelgrass. Students explore the organism Fundulus.
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The Geography of the United States
Full of bright maps and interesting information, this presentation details U.S. Geography. Slides include basic facts about size, regions, topography, and demographics, as well as fascinating trivia about the United States, including...
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Marine Life, Oceans, Lakes and Rivers
Students examine the types of organisms found in oceans. In groups, they read articles about the research done at certain sites. They work together to research their own water ecosystems and report the findings to the class. To end...
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Community Treasures (Rivers and Trees): An Integrated Curriculum Unit
Third graders demonstrate an understanding of geography and its effects on lifestyles and culture. Then they apply basic economic terms and principles
and identify the United States government and history. Students also identify and...
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Can You Hear the River?
In this camping beginning reader instructional activity, students cut apart, color and assemble a 12 page mini book about a camping trip. The page text is in the form of questions and answers. The sight vocabulary writing practice and...
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Lewis and Clark in Columbia River Country
High schoolers interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this research skills instructional activity, students research the death of Meriwether Lewis using forensic evidence...
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The Geography & Peoples of Europe
Extremely throrough and informative, this presentation details many aspects of European geography and demographics, including natural resources, climate, topography, and population distribution. This slideshow would be an excellent...
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