Rivers: Missouri River
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| Rivers: Missouri River |
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Description:
| These sites are about the Missouri River, its past and present. See maps and photographs of the river as well as animals found in and around it. Includes information on Lewis and Clark, fur traders, and transportation. Also covers the issues surrounding the river and its endangered status. Some sites regarding the issues are intended for the teachers and may be too difficult for some students. There are links to eThemes Resources on the Lewis and Clark expedition and rivers. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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| Missouri River Basin Dams, Reservoirs, and Indian Tribal Lands
A map of the route of the Missouri River and the Indian tribes who live near it.
Missouri River Basin Basic Geography and Natural Features
An interactive map showing the land around the Missouri River. Click on the topics on the right to see them on the map.
Missouri River Photo Gallery
Click on a town's name to see a view of the Missouri River. These government photos can be downloaded and used. NOTE: This is a link to a guestbook.
Remembering the St. Louis Fur Trade
Read about this industry that flourished 200 years ago in St. Louis.
American Memory Map Collections
See maps of the Missouri River from the past. Click on the map title to view it. Then click on the map to make it larger.
The Fur Trade
A historical look at how the fur trade worked in the United States.
ThinkQuest: Missouri River
Topics include wildlife, history, steamboats, Lewis and Clark, and the Flood of '52. Contains many interactive quizzes.
Fact Monster: Missouri River
Brief encyclopedia explanations about the Missouri River, its course, history, and human impact. NOTE: The site includes ads.
National Geographic News
An article about the Missouri River being named the most endangered river in the United States. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Environmental Defense Fund
A report that explains why barges should stop running on the Missouri River. Text may be too difficult for many students.
Missouri River Basin Association
This non-profit group coordinates river activities. Click on "Newspaper Articles" to read stories about the issues facing the Missouri River in the different basin states.
Coalition to Protect the Missouri River
This coalition formed in 2001. Students can click on "Resources/Links" or "News Releases" to get additional information.
Spring Rise on the Missouri River
This two-page PDF file was written by the National Corn Growers Association.
American Rivers: Missouri River
This site has "Missouri River in the News" and "Missouri River Information Center" as well as much more.
Missouri Breaks River Company
This outfitting company in Montana has some scenic photographs of the Missouri River. NOTE: This site contains ads.
Missouri National Recreational River Water Trail
This site is about the Missouri water trail. Find out about current Missouri river information, water trail information, endangered animals, and cultural sites along the river, and more.
eThemes Resource: Lewis and Clark Expedition: Louisiana Purchase and Exploring the West
Learn about Corps of Discovery led by Lewis and Clark and their journey that began in Missouri. View the Louisiana Purchase and other documents from that time period.
eThemes Resource: Geography: Rivers
These sites are about rivers and how they are formed. Topics include streams, tributaries, deltas, floodplains, and sediment. There are vocabulary words, illustrations, activity ideas, and quizzes. Includes eThemes Resources on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.
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1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 1.10, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 1, 3, 4, 6, 4, 8, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 5.B.1
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