Activity 1 - Use the following two websites to get to know a few more rivers in closer detail. Record the answers to the questions on the white board on a separate sheet of paper.
10 Most Important Rivers in the World
10 Wonderful Rivers in the World
Activity 2 - Now let's explore some of the pollution risks that are facing rivers around the world. Attached is the assignment that we will be working on today in the second half of class. You will be taking a look at a variety of different links that explore the impact of clothing/textile, tanneries, and plastic on these river systems.
Understanding the ways in which rivers are polluted is important, because it helps us understand some of the stresses facing local communities, as well as the fact that these polluted water eventually make their way to the oceans, affecting coastal ecosystems that are incredibly fragile.
Use the following links to answer the questions:
- Rivers of Plastic - Story Map
- Rivers at Risk - PDF File
- (Note - you are not expected to read all the text. Read the headings and look at the images. Then choose ONE case study to read.
- Chasing Rivers Part 2 - The Ganges
- The Yamuna - watch first 13 minutes.
Other helpful links:
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