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The river is the central theme that binds together six teacher resource books-and six content areas-in this interdisciplinary, NSF Funded high school curriculum. Students learn to work together to make a difference in their own communities while exploring vital topics. TheRivers Curriculum units work together to form a complete, interdisciplinary program or can be effectively used alone as outstanding supplements to your existing curriculum. MathematicsStudents explore and apply statistics, measurements, and quantitative analysis techniques using actual river data.Each comprehensive teacher resource helps teachers:Implement a variety of field and classroom activities. Use teacher support materials and background. Define clear objectives for each activity. Use journal, portfolio, and other assessment components. Incorporate blackline masters for information, activity instructions, and record keeping.