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Created by Ms. Gates, 2010

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“What am I learning?”
Task: Students will identify the Mississippi, Ohio, Rio Grande, Colorado, and Hudson rivers.

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“Where is the Mississippi River?”
“Why is it an important waterway in the U.S.?”

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It is the longest river in the United States.

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It is the fourth longest river in the world.

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Ten states are brought together by what’s called the “Great River.”

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The 10 states are:
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana

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The Mississippi River empties into the Gulf of Mexico.

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The Mississippi River is one of the most important waterways in the world.

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Along the river there are many bridges and ports. These are places to see the ships coming and going.

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Most of the country’s grain and
oil is transported along this river.

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Many animals, birds, fish and other living creatures call the river home.

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People also like to visit the “Great River.”
They are called tourists, and stay in cities, towns and campsites along the river.

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“The Mississippi River will always have its own way…”
-Mark Twain, 1866
Flooding can be a problem along the river.

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The Mississippi River Trail is a long stretch of parks, walkways and bicycle trails.
It lets tourists and residents enjoy the river from its top to its bottom.

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What have we learned?