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Ecological Impact of River Dams

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Students investigate their environment by completing an in-class experiment.  In this ecological lesson plan, students define the roles of dams and how electricity is created by them.  Students utilize plastic jugs, sand and tap water to recreate the effects of a dam with their classmates.

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environmental stewardship, the environment, water usage, water

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environmental awareness, science experiment, water usage, science
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Project-Based Learning
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