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This link will take you away from our site to a site supported by Columbia University that goes in depth about what is at the bottom of the Hudson River. This site explores the weather and erosion that takes place along the Hudson River. It is broken down geographically so that smaller sites along the river can be viewed.
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Time: 30 - 60 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS2.A, LS2.A, MP.6, SL1
What are we Learning?
What are we Learning?
In this activity we are learning about the sediment deposition and erosion of the Hudson River. It also takes a look at how the Hudson River changes over time and differently in other locations across New York.
Materials
Materials
Note Catcher
Venn Diagram (optional)
How is it done?
How is it done?
The teacher will introduce the lesson by having the students review important vocab such as deposition, erosion, and sediment.
The class will discuss and make note of the following attributes of the Newburgh section of the Hudson River: depth, erosion, types of sediment, and organisms.
Once the information is gathered, the students will divide into two groups: NY Harbor and Troy. These groups will find the attributes of these sections.
They will then compare all three of the sections to find similarities and differences between the 3 locations.
What to expect?
What to expect?
Students will become knowledgeable on key vocabulary in this lesson.
Students will be able to discuss the differences between the three selected sections of the Hudson River including: depth, erosion, types of sediment, and organisms found in each area.
What’s at the Bottom of the River_ Note Catcher.pdf
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