OBJECTIVE: Compare different natural views of the environment.

GRADE: 4-8

MATERIALS: Maps, encyclopedia

PROCEDURES:

• Identify characteristics of natural and cultural environment
• Identify relationships between rivers and lakes
• Identify the importance of lakes and rivers for people

PARENT/CHILD EXPERIENCE: Take your child on a field trip to local rivers, lakes or other bodies of water. Discuss how rivers and lakes are formed and their impact on the surrounding community.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Vocabulary: hemisphere, latitude, longitude, the origin of rivers, including source, path and mouth should be discussed with student: refer to encyclopedias and other reference materials.

EVALUATION: Students are aware of the impact water bodies have on their community.