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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Reversing the Chicago River [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
"Reversing the Chicago River" is a one page, nonfiction passage about how the leaders of Chicago reversed the polluted Chicago River so that it emptied into the Mississippi River instead of the lake. It is followed by questions which...
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Interactive
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Meet the Microenvironments

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the Great Salt Lake's islands, rivers, and man-made structures that define several diverse microenvironments.
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Handout
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Jacques Marquette

For Students 3rd - 5th
A biography of Jacques Marquette (1637-1675), a French explorer and Roman Catholic missionary who was one of the earliest European explorers in North America. He joined the French explorer Louis Jolliet on a trip down the Mississippi...
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Handout
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Henry Hudson

For Students 3rd - 5th
A biography of Henry Hudson (1565-1611), an English explorer and sea captain. He made four voyages in an attempt to discover a northern route between Europe and Asia. Hudson never found such a passage, but he sailed farther north than...
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Handout
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Jacques Cartier

For Students 3rd - 5th
A biography of Jacques Cartier (1491-1557), a French navigator. His explorations established the basis for France's claims to territory in what is now Canada. In 1535, he led the first European expedition up the St. Lawrence River. This...
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Article
Other

International Journal of Wilderness: Don Aragon: Wind River Indian Tribes [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive article honing in on concerns for federal wilderness protection by learning from indigenous peoples, specifically the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Indians in Fort Washakie, Wyoming.
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Other

International Lake Environment Committee Foundation: Lake Biwa (Japan)

For Students 4th - 6th
See a map of Lake Biwa, and a brief description of the biggest lake in Japan.
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Handout
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Hernando De Soto

For Students 3rd - 5th
A biography of Hernando De Soto (1500?-1542), a Spanish explorer who led the first European expedition to reach the Mississippi River. His group arrived at the river in 1541 during a search for gold. De Soto also took part in the Spanish...
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Handout
Other

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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Other

Didactalia: Costas De Frica Rivers and Lakes of Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Can you name the elements of the African coast? Choose the answer from the list of the drop down menu in this interactive map. You result will be given at the end.
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Handout
Other

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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Curated OER

University of Texas: Uganda: Relief Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A relief map of Uganda showing the terrain of the country, but particularly showing the rivers that crisscross the country and drain into the lakes bordering the country. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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Curated OER

University of Texas: Tanzania: Relief Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A relief map of Tanzania showing its many lakes, rivers, and Mount Kilimanjaro. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Central Africa: Relief Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A good relief map of the countries of Central Africa showing mountains, lakes, and valleys. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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Other

Pollution Probe: Mercury in the Environment [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
High levels of mercury exposure can cause birth defects, permanent brain or kidney damage, and/or death. This resource focuses on the impacts of mercury in the environment. Learn how mercury can reap havoc on lakes and other aquatic...
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Website
Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: The Commissariat 3 D Reconstruction Project: Ottawa's Rideau Canal

For Students 9th - 10th
Following the War of 1812, Canada realized it needed to find a water route between Montreal and the Great Lakes that was safer than using the St. Lawrence River. As a result, Ottawa's Rideau Canal and its 47 lock system were developed....
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Relief Map

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting map showing the relief of Democratic Republic of the Congo. See the highlands, lowlands, and rivers that cross this country. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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Website
Other

Sos Children's Villages: Our Africa Geography and Wildlife

For Students 5th - 7th
Our Africa is a project that allows the children of Africa to film their lives and their country the way they see them. This section summarizes the geography and wildlife and includes videos about forestry, the Nile, Lake Naivasha, and...
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eBook
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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Website
Other

Corporation of the County of Haliburton: The County of Haliburton

For Students 9th - 10th
Haliburton is an Ontario county that is renowned for it tourism due to the regions many lakes and rivers. Information is provided on the areas government, economy and tourism activities.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Lake District and Isle of Man, 1908

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed travel map of western England around the Lake District and the Isle of Man from 1908, showing portions Westmoreland and Lancashire counties. The map shows first class and secondary roads, railways, cities, towns, coastal and...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Meanders in the Mississippi River, 1916

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1916 of the vicinity of Vicksburg showing typical river meandering of the Mississippi River, including remnant river beds and oxbow lakes (Eagle Lake).
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Curated OER

Etc: Niagara River During the War of 1812, 1812 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Niagara River between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario during the War of 1812 (1812-1815), showing the forts Erie, George, and Niagara, and the towns and battle sites of Lewiston, Queenstown, Lundy's Lane, Chippewa, and Buffalo.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: The Lake Region of North America, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1911 showing the lake region of the Laurentian Plateau and adjacent areas, primarily north of the International boundary in the region known as the Canadian Shield. Only the principal lakes are shown. As indicated in the text,...

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