1. Warm Up: Answer in complete sentences on your square of paper!
Why do rivers run?
How do humans use water to support their lives?

2. How do humans use waterways?
Today’s Question:
How do humans use waterways?

3. Agenda: Notes: Water in history—Why is it important?
In groups: Create a river community!
Share with the class!

4. Agriculture and Fishing
Native Americans on the Northwest Coast fished for Salmon in the ____________ River. Native Americans in the Southwest used the Rio Grande to water their __________.

7. Exploration
Explorers used the _________ and _________ Oceans to explore new lands. French and Spanish explorers used the Gulf of __________ to travel from North America to other parts of the Americas. ________ and ________ sailed down the Columbia River to explore the Northwest Coast. The Spanish explored the ________ River.

11. Trade and Transportation
People in the United States used the ________ and _________ Rivers to transport farm and industrial (factory) products. They provided links from __________ to the rest of the world. The Ohio River was used to travel from east to west. It is known as the “Gateway to the _________.” The St. Lawrence River connected the Great _________ to the Atlantic Ocean. Port cities grew along the Great Lakes and products were shipped along this river.

14. James River Blues! How has the way we use rivers changed over time?

15. How has the way we use rivers changed over time?
James River Blues by Old Crow Medicine Show
James River blues That train came on through And the work's gotten slow Now where’s a boat man to go
I think I'll float on down To Richmond town They don't need us anymore Haulin' freight from shore to shore That big iron hauls much more Than we ever could before

16. Create a River Community!
Community: A group of people living in the same place
Draw a river from one side of your paper to the other. Around the river, create a “river community”– a group of people whose lives center around the river.
Think about:
How are the lives of people in your community centered around the river?
How do they use the river on a daily basis?

17. Group Work:
Work with your group. Talking to another group can distract them from their tasks and hinder their learning as well as your own. Direct your attention toward the members of your group at all times.
Stay on task. As interesting as the football game or TV show on last night is, you are in class and should remain focused on group assignments.