Warm Up: River, River, River Run
1. Why do rivers run?
2. How do humans use
water to support their
lives?
Today’s Question:
How do humans use
waterways?
Agenda:
1. Notes: Water in history—Why is it important?
2. In groups: Create a river community!
3. Share with the class!
Agriculture and Fishing
Native Americans on the Northwest Coast fished
for Salmon in the ____________ River.
Native Americans in the Southwest used the Rio
Grande to water their __________.
Exploration
Explorers used the _________ and _________ Oceans to
explore new lands.
French and Spanish explorers used the Gulf of
__________ to travel from North America to other
parts of the Americas.
________ and ________ sailed down the Columbia River
to explore the Northwest Coast.
The Spanish explored the ________ River.
Trade and Transportation
People in the united States used the ________ and
_________ Rivers to transport farm and industrial
(factory) products. They provided links from
__________ to the rest of the world.
The Ohio River was used to travel from east to west. It is
known as the “Gateway to the _________.”
The St. Lawrence River connected the Great _________
to the Atlantic Ocean. Port cities grew along the Great
Lakes and products were shipped along this river.
James River Blues!
How has the way we use rivers changed over
time?
How has the way we use rivers
changed over time?
James River Blues by Old Crow Medicine Show
James River blues
That train came on through
And the work's gotten slow
Now wheres a boat man to go
I think I'll float on down
To Richmond town
They don't need us anymore
Haulin' freight from shore to shore
That big iron hauls much more
Than we ever could before
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-hmhF9cn_k
Create a River Community!
With your group:
Draw a river from one side of your paper to the other.
Discuss the following questions and draw a picture on
your river to answer each one:
1. How do human’s use rivers?
2. What kinds of human activities take place around
rivers?
3. How have rivers been used in American History?
Geography Study Guide:
Use your notes to complete the
first 3 pages of your study
guide.
Due next class—we will discuss
and answer any questions you
have!