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The Colorado River

The Colorado River looks at the history of the Colorado River and the changes it experienced over time. This river was unlike any other river in the U.S. when it was first explored and it soon became an important resource to the nation. This presentation will help students understand what benefits and costs have been gained from the Colorado River.

Click here to view the National Education Standards that this program meets.

This program has been designed as a teacher resource for leading classroom discussions on curriculum topics including:

  • Environmental Effects of Dams
  • Glen Canyon Dam
  • Hoover Dam
  • Hydroelectric Power
  • Irrigation
  • John Wesley Powell
  • Lake Powell
  • Settling the West
  • Water Rights

Subscribers have access to these additional resources for "The Colorado River":

Printable document of the story
Printable document with all popups (pictures and text)
Literacy strategies document
Teacher Guide for implementing in the classroom
Lesson plans contributed by teachers
Student activities (printable version)

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