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Newton's Apple: Floods
http://www.newtonsapple.tv/TeacherGuide.php?id=1291
From BRIDGE Ocean Resources
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Lesson plan on floods provides background information, compares the roles of wetlands and flood plains in a river's natural flood control with the pros and cons of engineered flood control. Includes glossary, resources and additional sources of information, discussion questions. Student activity demonstrates water movement on a wide flood plain and narrow channel.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Climatology
  • Hydrology
  • Natural hazards
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright and other use information is unknown. Please consult the resource directly for the latest information.
DLESE Catalog ID: BRIDGE-1144
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: KTCA Twin Cities Public Television
Newton's Apple


Publisher: National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)