Rivers at Risk: An Activity Based Study Guide for the Colorado River Basin.

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Title: Rivers at Risk: An Activity Based Study Guide for the Colorado River Basin.
Language: English
Authors: Samples, Bob, Fish and Wildlife Service (Dept. of Interior), Washington, DC.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 43
Publication Date: 1994
Intended Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Document Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Descriptors: Botany, Elementary Secondary Education, Endangered Species, Environmental Education, Habitats, Ichthyology, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Rivers, Water Pollution, Water Resources, Zoology
Geographic Terms: Colorado
Abstract: This activity guide is intended to increase student awareness and understanding about the Colorado River Basin. Each activity includes objectives, procedures, materials list, related activities, questions for students, and related information. The activities are varied to appeal to a wide range of learning styles and modalities and are interdisciplinary in design. The first chapter is an overview for teachers and the remaining chapters contain the activities: (1) "Wildlife Webs"; (2) "Big Basin Blues"; (3) "Rights and Wrongs"; (4) "Water in the Air"; (5) "Canyon Country Art"; (6) "Counting Water"; (7) "Ancient Waters"; (8) "Invisible Passengers"; and (9) "Habitat Hazards." (MKR)
Entry Date: 1995
Accession Number: ED373984
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This activity guide is intended to increase student awareness and understanding about the Colorado River Basin. Each activity includes objectives, procedures, materials list, related activities, questions for students, and related information. The activities are varied to appeal to a wide range of learning styles and modalities and are interdisciplinary in design. The first chapter is an overview for teachers and the remaining chapters contain the activities: (1) "Wildlife Webs"; (2) "Big Basin Blues"; (3) "Rights and Wrongs"; (4) "Water in the Air"; (5) "Canyon Country Art"; (6) "Counting Water"; (7) "Ancient Waters"; (8) "Invisible Passengers"; and (9) "Habitat Hazards." (MKR)