More Units Available at… Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, The Rivers and Water Quality Unit, The Water Molecule Unit. Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms and Periodic Table Unit, The Matter, Energy, and the Environment Unit, and The Science Skills Unit Life Science: The Infectious Diseases Unit, The Cellular Biology Unit, The DNA and Genetics Unit, The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and Classification Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions Unit, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit and the Human Body Systems and Health Topics Unit. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Rivers, Lakes, and Water Quality Unit includes… A four Part 2,200 slide PowerPoint roadmap. 15 page bundled homework package that follows slideshow 14 pages of lesson notes 1 PowerPoint Review Game Answer keys, games, rubrics, helpful sheets, curriculum guide, first day of school PowerPoint, and much more. http://www.sciencepowerpoint.com/River_and_Water_Quality_Unit.html

Part I: Watersheds and Rivers The Rivers, Lakes, and Water Quality Unit Part I: Watersheds and Rivers Part II: Water Quality Part III: Flooding, Levees, and Dams Part IV: Lakes, Salmon, Fish, and more

Rivers, Lakes, and Water Quality Unit Part I

RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Use this red line.

-Nice neat notes that are legible and use indentations when appropriate. .

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-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.

-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.

RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. BLACK SLIDE: Pay attention, follow directions, complete projects as described and answer required questions neatly. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“Hoot, Hoot” “Good Luck!” Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow “Hoot, Hoot” “Good Luck!” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Remember! Working hard and earning a strong education will help you reach your hopes and dreams. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Rivers, Lakes, and Water Quality Unit Part I

Rivers, Lakes, and Water Quality Unit This science unit belongs to Ryan P Murphy Copyright 2010 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Overview of River Unit Watersheds Rivers of the United States Profile of Rivers – Headwater, Downriver, Floodplain, Delta Stream Order Stream Table – Features of the river Water Quality Assessment (EPT’s) Vernal Pools Rivers and Flooding Levees Dams Salmon Simulation Fish Lake Turnover Much more… Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Area of Focus: Watersheds Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Area of Focus: Watersheds Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Watershed: The region draining into a river. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Picture of the Mississippi River Watershed. This watershed is the largest in the United States. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Picture of the Mississippi River Watershed. This watershed is the largest in the United States. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

What do you think the Great Basin is?

What do you think the Great Basin is?

The Great Basin is a watershed where the water does not flow to the ocean. The Great Salt Lake is in the Great Basin. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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The mineral rich water has nowhere to go. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The water then Evaporates. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Great Salt Lake becomes more salty as the salt is left behind. Evaporation Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E D

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E D

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E D

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E D

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E D

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E D

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E D

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E D

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E D

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E

Which letters represent places we would find the largest rivers. B G E

Eagle River Watershed

Smith River Watershed Eagle River Watershed

Smith River Watershed Fish River Watershed Eagle River Watershed

Smith River Watershed Fish River Watershed Eagle River Watershed D i v d e D i v d e D i v d e

This ridge is also a divide. Smith River Watershed Fish River Watershed Eagle River Watershed This ridge is also a divide. D i v d e D i v d e D i v d e

Smith River Watershed Fish River Watershed Eagle River Watershed

Smith River Watershed Fish River Watershed Eagle River Watershed

Smith River Watershed Fish River Watershed Eagle River Watershed

Smith River Watershed Fish River Watershed Eagle River Watershed Coastal Watersheds

You can now complete this question.

You can now complete this question.

What are some of the major rivers in the United States? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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“Oh-no!” Activity! Do you remember? We will do it again. Plan on contributing if you haven’t. “Oh-no!” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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Activity Worksheet! Please color code some of the major watersheds in the US. Example on next slide. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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Mississippi Watershed

All water flows into the Gulf / Atlantic

Mississippi Watershed

Mississippi Watershed

Mississippi Watershed

Mississippi Watershed

Mississippi Watershed Colorado Watershed Next

Mississippi Watershed Colorado Watershed Next

Mississippi Watershed Sacramento Colorado Watershed Next

Columbia Mississippi Watershed Sacramento Colorado Watershed Next

Mississippi Watershed Next Columbia Sacramento Colorado Watershed Rio-Grand Next

Mississippi Watershed Next Columbia Sacramento Colorado Watershed Rio-Grand Next

Mississippi Watershed Next Columbia Sacramento Colorado Watershed Rio-Grand Next

Mississippi Watershed Next Columbia Sacramento Colorado Watershed Rio-Grand Next

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Where do rivers start? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Most rivers start in the mountains and work their way downhill. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Most rivers start in the mountains and work their way downhill. Water always travels downhill toward the path of least resistance. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Water does not cris-cross in steep valleys like this… Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Does the river with the yellow line flow into the river with the blue line? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer! No, smaller rivers feed into larger rivers.

River Direction? Which direction is the largest river flowing? How do you know? River Direction? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

River Direction? Answer! The river is flowing to the left. You can tell by the following clues. River Direction? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The clear water is mixing with the cloudier water in a downriver direction. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The shallow Islands / sand bars in the middle are shaped with points facing the direction of the current. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The shallow Islands / sand bars in the middle are shaped with points facing the direction of the current. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The shallow Islands / sand bars in the middle are shaped with points facing the direction of the current. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The shallow Islands / sand bars in the middle are shaped with points facing the direction of the current. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The cut bank is on the left and the bar on the right around the turn. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The cut bank is on the left and the bar on the right around the turn. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The cut bank is on the left and the bar on the right around the turn. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The cut bank is on the left and the bar on the right around the turn. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Parts of a river - Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The headwaters. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Headwaters: Extreme upper reaches of a stream. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Downriver. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Downriver: Between headwaters and floodplain. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Tributary: A stream or river which flows into a mainstream. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which letter is the tributary? D

Which letter is the tributary? D

If a friend told you to meet them at the confluence, where should you go? B C Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

If a friend told you to meet them at the confluence, where should you go? B C Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Confluence: A place where If a friend told you to meet them at the confluence, where should you go? Confluence: A place where two rivers meet. A D B C Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Floodplain. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Floodplain: The relatively flat land adjacent to a river channel that is underwater when the river floods. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

River at flood stage

River at flood stage River at normal flow

River at flood stage

The water carries more sediment in the floodplain.

The water carries more sediment in the floodplain. More light and nutrients also causes more plant matter to grow.

In the headwater streams, light is blocked by trees making plant life in the streams scarce.

In the headwater streams, light is blocked by trees making plant life in the streams scarce. Also little nutrients available.

Clear Water (Downriver)

Clear Water (Downriver) Floodplain (More Sediment)

Clear Water (Downriver) Floodplain (More Sediment)

Confluence Clear Water (Downriver) Floodplain (More Sediment)

Activity! Google Earth Opportunity. Use Google Earth to look at the floodplain section of a local river. http://www.google.com/earth/index.html Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Mouth / Delta. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Mouth/Delta: An area formed from the deposition of sediments at the mouth of a river. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Amazon Delta

The Nile Delta at Night

Estuary: the area where a river meets the sea or ocean, where fresh water from the river meets salt water from the sea (tidal) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Many aquatic species from the ocean can be found in the mouth / delta as the ocean water mixes with the freshwater. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Many aquatic species from the ocean can be found in the mouth / delta as the ocean water mixes with the freshwater. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Many aquatic species from the ocean can be found in the mouth / delta as the ocean water mixes with the freshwater. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Stream Order: A classification system for rivers. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Activity! Please sketch this river in your journal.

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1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 3 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 3 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 1 2 1 1 1

1 1 1 Stream Order = 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 3 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 1 2 1 1 1

Activity! Try this one on your own.

Answer: Headwaters 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1

When two first order streams meet = 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1

Forms second order stream. 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 2

1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 2 2

1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 2 2

1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2

When two second order streams meet? 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2

Forms a third order stream. 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3

When a third order meets a second order? 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3

Stays a third order stream.. 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3

Answer: Stream Order of 3 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 Stream Order = 3 3

Activity! Try this one on your own.

Answer: 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 1 1 1 4 1 1

Stream Order =4 Answer: Stream Order = 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 1 1 1 4 1 1 Stream Order =4

You can now complete this question.

Activity! Designing a River The class will design a river from Headwaters to the Mouth/Delta putting as much information from the sheets as possible into your work. The river will be needed on an upcoming assessment. Each group of four or more gets four sheets. Plan the width of the river accordingly. Your section should line up with the group down river and upriver. Only use light colored pencils “everybody” Worth a two class grades (your part, your groups part.) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Example of possibilities. Groups will need to collaborate to make the river reach the ocean. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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The groups sketch out the path of the river. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The groups sketch out the path of the river. Your group must begin and end with the groups in front and behind. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The headwater group starts the process working together by creating many small streams that flow into one river. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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The downriver group must include a few tributaries that make the river larger.

The downriver group must include a few tributaries that make the river larger.

The downriver group must include a few tributaries that make the river larger.

The floodplain should slowly meander through the groups pages and connect to the mouth / delta. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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The mouth / delta should mix with the ocean with many branches and islands / sediment. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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Each student is responsible for one part of a large project. You get an individual grade and a group grade. Your individual grade is based on your portion and behavior. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The following is a list of vocabulary you will need when you create the river from the mountains to the sea. Deposition Braided Stream Alluvial Fan Levee Estuary Riparian Area Tributary Waterfall Watershed Meander Oxbow Lake Old-Channel Cutbank Riffles Pool Terraces Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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Erosion: Process where fragments of soil and rock are broken off from the surface and carried away. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Will these rocks be here forever? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Deposition: Process by which fragments of rock are deposited in a new location. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Please sketch a river like this in your journal. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Cut Bank: High steep banks along the edge of a channel.

Where would we find the cut-banks, the place the water moves quickly and causes erosion. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer! Cut banks are on the outside of curves. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer! Cut banks are on the outside of curves. The water moves more quickly here and erodes the banks. Cut-bank Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

If you are interested in catching large trout, than always throw your fly… B Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

If you are interested in catching large trout, than always throw your fly… B Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Cut-banks will often erode the riverbank and trees will fall into the river. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

These trees are dangerous for boaters and are called “strainers”. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

These trees are dangerous for boaters and are called “strainers”. They are dangerous because they can pin and hold you under that water like pasta in a strainer. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

If you can’t avoid a strainer try to climb up on top of it, rather than going under it. It is a nice thing to breathe while you wait for help. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This is a dangerous situation, getting caught under the water in this strainer is certain death.

Video Link! Moving Water Safety. Watch from the 9:30 minute mark to learn about strainers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xE8EOVUZ3I

Riffles: Shallow fast moving section of the river between meanders. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Riffles: Shallow fast moving section of the river between meanders. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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Pool: Deep section of the river Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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Point Bar: Shallow part on the inside curve of a river where the water slows and drops off its sediment load. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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Part I: Watersheds and Rivers The Rivers, Lakes, and Water Quality Unit Part I: Watersheds and Rivers Part II: Water Quality Part III: Flooding, Levees, and Dams Part IV: Lakes, Salmon, Fish, and more

More Units Available at… Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, The Rivers and Water Quality Unit, The Water Molecule Unit. Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms and Periodic Table Unit, The Matter, Energy, and the Environment Unit, and The Science Skills Unit Life Science: The Infectious Diseases Unit, The Cellular Biology Unit, The DNA and Genetics Unit, The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and Classification Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions Unit, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit and the Human Body Systems and Health Topics Unit. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Rivers, Lakes, and Water Quality Unit includes… A four Part 2,200 slide PowerPoint roadmap. 15 page bundled homework package that follows slideshow 14 pages of lesson notes 1 PowerPoint Review Game Answer keys, games, rubrics, helpful sheets, curriculum guide, first day of school PowerPoint, and much more. http://www.sciencepowerpoint.com/River_and_Water_Quality_Unit.html

Rivers, Lakes, and Water Quality Unit Part I