The River Educator’s Toolkit

Resources on Four Major Rivers in Asia, Africa, and South America

Winning entries from River of Words, an international youth arts contest
Winning entries from River of Words, an international youth arts contest
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The River Educator's Toolkit synthesizes many of the classroom-friendly materials that International Rivers has produced as part of its research on major rivers and projects around the world, as well as lesson plans created by university curriculum developers. The goal of this kit is to provide ideas and resources for teachers and curriculum developers interested in teaching river ecology and the interaction of natural and human systems. We hope that by providing a more comprehensive information bank for educators and curriculum developers, teachers can engage their students in a life-long process of learning and curiosity around rivers, water, and energy.

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Each section contains a list of suggested background materials, videos and photos to share with students, where to look for further information, news articles, and some pre-made lesson plans.

The materials in this kit are generally suitable for ages 12 and up. For more age-specific lesson plans, please see our Tools for Educators.

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If you have any feedback or questions regarding this toolkit, or if you would like to receive future announcements regarding river-related education materials, please email us at katy@internationalrivers.org.