To Dam or Not To Dam

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  • References: the lesson only references the standard
  • Part: the lesson teaches part of the lesson
  • Assesses: the lesson teaches the standard thoroughly so that the standard can be assessed

Activity Description

Abstract: Students will evaluate potential positive and negative effects from constructing a dam on a river.

Curriculum Book: Project Wild Aquatic
Page number: 170

Age Groups

5th Grade - 8th Grade

Educational Standards

   English/Language Arts A-4   References
   English/Language Arts D-1   References
   English/Language Arts D-2   References
   English/Language Arts D-4   References
   Geography E-1   References
   Geography E-5   References
   Geography F-3   References
   Government and Citizenship G-3   References

Educational Topics

   Biodiversity
   Change
   Culture
   Economics
   Habitat
   Coasts/Ocean/Marine
   Resource Use
   Animal and Plant Kingdoms
   Community Attitudes
   Conflicting Points of View Regarding Natural Resource Issues
   Endangered, Rare or Threatened Species
   Fish/Fishing Issues
   Land Use, Development and Planning
   Management- Concepts, Habitat and Techniques
   Water
   Science and Society