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This unit aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core Standards for ELA and Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects. See preview for more information.
Areas of Focus within The Rivers Unit -Watersheds, Rivers of the United States, Sections of a River, Parts of River (Vocabulary), Stream Order, Erosion and Deposition, Water Quality, Chemical Properties of Water, Bio-Indicators of Water Quality (EPT richness), Physical Properties of Water Quality, Rivers and Flooding, Factors that Control Flooding, Types of Flooding, Tsunami's, Wetlands, Flood Prevention, Levees, Dams and Ecosystem, Importance of Dams, Impacts of Dams, Hydropower, Parts of Dam, Salmon (Life Cycle), Systems of Help Salmon, Fish (General), Layering in a Lake, Lake Turnover, Nutrients and Lakes.
Teaching Duration = 4+ Weeks + PowerPoint Review Games
Ryan Murphy M.Ed
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4. -Nice neat notes that are legible and use indentations
when appropriate.
-Example of indent.
-Skip a line between topics
-Don’t skip pages
-Make visuals clear and well drawn.
199. • On the next slide please put the river
together by having the teacher minimize out
of slideshow and assist students to complete
the puzzle.
– Identify Headwaters, Downriver, Floodplain,
Mouth / Delta
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218. Learn more about river deltas at…
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/156797/delta
291. • Break into groups of 4. Read the information
packet provided in the rivers folder provide
some info to your river page.
Learn more:
http://www.tulane.edu/~sanels
on/geol111/streams.htm
586. • Stream Table: Activities and Extensions.
– http://www.maine.gov/doc/nrimc/mgs/educatio
n/lessons/act15.htm
587. Use long water tight tray and smooth / wet sand. Fill
bottle and use clay to stop flow. Remove clay to allow
water to flow. Recycle water to the bottle with cup.
Record features on the next slide. Food coloring optional.
588. • Stream Table Assignment!
– Please make an extremely detailed sketch of
your river.
– Please answer the question – How did the
stream table change over time?
– Label your sketch with the following terms on the
next slide.
• Be Prepared to show me all of these terms on your
stream table.
589. • Stream Table Assignment!
– Please make a detailed sketch in your journal
of your stream near the end.
• Label the following:
• Meander
• Old-Channel
• Cutbank
• Terraces
• Braided Stream
• Alluvial Fan
• Ox-Bow Lake
• Pool
• Riffles
• Point Bar
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622. • Video Link! A random stream table.
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsQ7hW2fAEs
623. • You can now record information in the
white space and then neatly color the
pictures.
648. • “AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and
Literacy Opportunity Worksheet
– Visit some of the many provided links or..
– Articles can be found at (w/ membership to
NABT and NSTA)
• http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?
p=1
• http://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?
journal=tstPlease visit at least one of the
“learn more” educational links
provided in this unit and
complete this worksheet
649. • “AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and
Literacy Opportunity Worksheet
– Visit some of the many provided links or..
– Articles can be found at (w/ membership to and
NSTA)
• http://www.sciencedaily.com/
• http://www.sciencemag.org/
• http://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?
journal=tst
651. • This PowerPoint is only small part of my Rivers,
Lakes, and Water Quality Unit that I offer on TpT.
– This unit includes a four part 2,150 slide PowerPoint
roadmap.
– 13 page bundled homework, modified version, 8
pages of lesson notes, built-in visual quizzes, review
game, 23 video links, hands-on activities with
instructions and questions, crossword, rubrics,
projects, answer keys, readings, materials list,
curriculum guide, and much more.
– http://sciencepowerpoint.com/River_and_Water_Quali
ty_Unit.htm
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653. Areas of Focus within The Rivers and Water Quality Unit:
Watersheds, Rivers of the United States, Sections of a River, Parts of
River (Vocabulary), Stream Order, Erosion and Deposition, Water
Quality, Chemical Properties of Water, Bio-Indicators of Water Quality
(EPT richness), Physical Properties of Water Quality, Rivers and
Flooding, Factors that Control Flooding, Types of Flooding, Tsunami’s,
Wetlands, Flood Prevention, Levees, Dams and Ecosystem, Importance
of Dams, Impacts of Dams, Hydropower, Parts of Dam, Salmon (Life
Cycle), Systems of Help Salmon, Fish (General), Layering in a Lake,
Lake Turnover, Nutrients and Lakes.
Full Unit can be found at…
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/River_and_Water_Quality_Unit.h
tm
658. • Please visit the links below to learn more
about each of the units in this curriculum
– These units take me about four years to complete
with my students in grades 5-10.
Earth Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Geology Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Geology_Unit.html
Astronomy Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Astronomy_Unit.html
Weather and Climate Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Weather_Climate_Unit.html
Soil Science, Weathering, More http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html
Water Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Water_Molecule_Unit.html
Rivers Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/River_and_Water_Quality_Unit.html
= Easier = More Difficult = Most Difficult
5th
– 7th
grade 6th
– 8th
grade 8th
– 10th
grade
659. Physical Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Science Skills Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Metric_Methods.
html
Motion and Machines Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Newtons_Laws_Motion_Machines_Unit.html
Matter, Energy, Envs. Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Energy_Topics_Unit.html
Atoms and Periodic Table Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Atoms_Periodic_Table_of_Elements_Unit.html
Life Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Human Body / Health Topics
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Human_Body_Systems_and_Health_Topics_Unit.html
DNA and Genetics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/DNA_Genetics_Unit.html
Cell Biology Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Cellular_Biology_Unit.html
Infectious Diseases Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Infectious_Diseases_Unit.html
Taxonomy and Classification Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Taxonomy_Classification_Unit.html
Evolution / Natural Selection Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Evolution_Natural_Selection_Unit.html
Botany Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Plant_Botany_Unit.html
Ecology Feeding Levels Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Feeding_Levels_Unit.htm
Ecology Interactions Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Interactions_Unit.html
Ecology Abiotic Factors Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Abiotic_Factors_Unit.html
660. • The entire four year curriculum can be found
at... http://sciencepowerpoint.com/ Please feel
free to contact me with any questions you may
have. Thank you for your interest in this
curriculum.
Sincerely,
Ryan Murphy M.Ed