Tools for Educators

Near the River in the Afternoon (by W. Sasina Navoda, age 10 (Sri Lanka), 2008 River of Words International Prize Winner)

Here you will find links to educational and environmental groups that provide curriculum, tips, and other resources for educators relating to rivers, dams, and people. We provide this list to encourage you to further engage your students in river issues. 

The links below are arranged by education level and then by topic (The Water Cycle, Rivers and Biomes, Rivers and People, and Protecting Rivers).

• Introductory Learners: Ages 6-11, or students who are new to the topic.
• Intermediate Learners: Ages 12-15, or students who have some basic chemistry, biology, and geology background.
• Advanced Learners: Ages 16-adult, or students who have a firm grasp of chemistry, biology, and geology concepts.
• Additional Teacher Resources: Videos, citizen guides, general curriculum, and more!

For questions regarding any of these materials, please send your inquiries to the individual groups.

Word of the Week!

Rain-water harvesting: gathering, or accumulating and storing, of rainwater in either DIY systems (such as rain barrels) or commercial systems (used for irrigation or livestock). Traditionally, rainwater harvesting has been practiced in arid and semi-arid areas, and has provided drinking water, domestic water, water for livestock, water for small irrigation and a way to replenish ground water levels.