There are three parts to this project:

1. EXPLORE! (Research - Online)

Your team will explore four facets of your river:

• River Location and Environment (including physical characteristics)
• Plant and Animal Communities
• Human Communities
• Natural Resources and Uses

Decide who will explore each section of your river. Once you know what you will be researching, go to the page for your research section to find out what information you must gather.

Links to the information needed will all be on the Resources page of this WebQuest. EVERYONE will use that page.

(If you have difficulty deciding who will research each section, write all of the research sections on separate sheets of paper and have each student choose one. The section you draw will determine which part of the river you will explore.)

2. RECORD! (Data Collection: 1-2 pages)

You will write down your findings and turn them in to the leader of the convention (your teacher). The length of each person's findings will vary. Include all data requested on your Researcher page and answer any questions completely.

3. SHARE! (Informational Brochure - Handout)

You and your team have been specially selected to research your river. Following your research, you will present your findings at an International Convention on World Rivers. Your team is responsible for telling other delegates (your classmates) about your river's physical characteristics, the communities that rely on your river, the river's uses and natural resources, and man's impact on the river. The brochure is where you will cite your sources! (See Evaluation and Citing Sources pages)

Your brochure should be educational, but it should also be interesting! Make the other delegates WANT to explore your river themselves!

You will use Microsoft Publisher to create your brochure. Remember, there are many templates from which to choose, so you should be able to simply enter your information and images.

Next Step: Go to the Evaluation page to find out how you will be graded for this project.