In small groups of 3 or
4, create a model of an Adirondack river (or section of a river) that
is close to our town. Th emodel may be 3-dimensional or a 2-dimensional
graphic representation. As you construct your model, please be sure it
cinlcudes the following:
- Physical
characteristices of the river (waterfalls,
oxbow, tributaries, meanders, wetlands, floodplains) - At least three
different animal habitats described or depicted
- The town(s) along the
course of the the the river are named
- An
indicator of scale
- An indicator of
compass directions
Once you
have completed
your model, please prepare a presentation in which you share
information about your model with an audience selected with the help of
your teacher. The
presentation should be clear and easy to understand. It may take the
form of
a lecture, a
play, a
song, a story, or a poem. All group members are expected to take part
in the presentation in some way.
Please
make sure your
presentation
includes all of the following:
- Name of the river
- Name(s) of the town(s)
along its course
- Identification of the
source and mouth of the river
- The direction of the
river's flow
- The length of the river
- Information regarding
at least two different ways that people have
used the river either in the past or present
- A description of the
important physical characteristics of the river
as depicted in the model
- A description of the
animal habitats depicted in the model
- An explanation of any
environmental threats posed to this particular
river
You will have 5
class periods to complete your model and 5 class periods to work on
your presentation. |
Adirondack
Curriculum
Project - www.adkcurriculum.org
