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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Streamflow

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss the topic of streamflow and how it occurs. They take measurements and analyze them. They interpret data and create their own charts and graphs.
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Website
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Geological Survey reports on the latest news affecting the earth today, as well as providing a wealth of data, reports, and information.
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Handout
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Water Science for Schools

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of resources--pictures, maps, data, glossary--about water and the water cycle.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Geology of the Credit River at Hidden Valley Park

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this earth science activity, learners investigate the characteristics of the Credit River in an interdisciplinary inquiry based investigation. They will determine the speed the water moves, identify rocks and sediments in the river...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Geo Logic: Stream Discharge Rates Rappahannock River Station

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using problem solving methods and GEOLogic questions, students are asked to convert measurements in cubic feet per hour to cubic feet per second, and then match the names of the researchers measuring the flows at a river station with the...
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Handout
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Streamgages Measuring Pulse of Our Nation's Rivers [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
General information on the importance and use of a streamgage to measure and record the water level in a river.
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Website
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Search

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Geological Survey offers information for teachers and students interested on Earth Science research. Contains references to general information as well as current research and events.