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Maine Outdoors: Canoeing in Maine: River Dangers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MaineOutdoors.com gives some dangers that can occur on the river when canoeing or kayaking.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: World Rivers

For Students 1st - 9th
Study the world rivers like the Nile, Amazon, Yangtze, Mississippi, Lena, Yellow, and Congo Rivers on this website.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Rivers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart teaches about the journey from source to sea about rivers and identifies relevant vocabulary supported by photographs.
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Minnesota Lakes, Rivers and Streams

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives information about Minnesota rivers and streams, stream flow information, and recreational information as well.
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Siemens Science Day: Earth Science: Let's Get Carried Away!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This hands-on science activity allows students to use a stream table to learn about the processes of erosion and stream-bed formation. Students will understand the effect of water speed on erosion rate and stream formation.
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Chebucto: Soil & Water Conservation Society of Halifax

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides statistical information about rivers all around the world. Stats include mean discharge, drainage area, and length.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Hands on Experiments to Test for Acid Mine Drainage

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Fifteen short experiments which test acid mine damage to the streams, rivers, and creek ecosystems surrounding it.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: What Is River and Stream Erosion?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about several different aspects of river and stream erosion.
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Live Science: What Is a Jet Stream?

For Students 6th - 8th
Jet streams are like rivers of wind high above in the atmosphere. These slim strips of strong winds have a huge influence on climate, as they can push air masses around and affect weather patterns.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: How Rivers Are Formed

For Students 4th - 6th
Discusses how rivers form and the different types of rivers.
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NASA

Nasa: Ganges River Delta

For Students 9th - 10th
View a satellite image of the Ganges river delta. Click on the image to see a more detailed picture.
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EL Education

El Education: E2 River Scientist Study

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This book was created by fifth and sixth grade students at in Amherst, Massachusetts. As part of study of the local watershed, students interviewed and worked with local scientists who were involved with studying and promoting the health...
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NASA

Nasa: Colorado River Delta

For Students 9th - 10th
A satellite image from NASA of the Colorado River Delta, located in Northern Mexico. Follow the links for more detailed images.
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NASA

Nasa: Live From Mars

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A lesson plan from NASA that reinforces the concept of stream or river formation, the stages of river formation, and the development of meanders.
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Freshwater Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Missouri Botanical Garden, you can learn about the wide variety of plant and animal life in or around fresh water ecosystems. Click on the links to "wetlands," "Ponds and Lakes," or "Rivers and Streams" to view...
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Alberta Riparian Habitat Management: Protecting Shorelines & Streambanks [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Protecting Shorelines & Streambanks - Naturally explains the critical importance of healthy shorelines for preventing soil erosion and filtering out pollutants. It looks specifically at riparian areas, such as those in Alberta, which...
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Real Time Water Data for the Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive map of the US allows you to select among numerous streams and rivers to determine their current flow rate.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: All About Water!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students learn about the differences between types of water (surface and ground), as well as the differences between streams, rivers and lakes. Then, they learn about dissolved organic matter (DOM), and the role it plays in identifying...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Lessons on River Ecosystems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Two lessons are designed to provide students with understanding the broad characteristics of a local environmental system and how understanding the system helps inform policy-making about future system sustenance.
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State of California Department of Water Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses how the state of California is protecting their rivers and streams from contamination
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Biology Pages

Kimball's Biology Pages: Freshwater Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
A reference page describing freshwater ecosystems, lakes, ponds, and rivers.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Healthy Waters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
By the end of this lesson, students will understand how we can use macroinvertebrates to determine the quality of water in a river or stream.
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Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society: Cows, Fish, Cattledogs and Kids!

For Students 3rd - 5th
Children will learn about riparian areas and their importance in maintaining balanced ecosystems in lands adjoining lakes, streams and rivers, as they play these colourful, interactive games.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Geologic History Field Investigation Minnehaha Falls

For Teachers 6th - 8th
An inquiry-based geology field investigation where students investigate sedimentary geology, stream processes, topography, rock layers, and land surface features as well as study past changes in the depositional environment in the area.

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