Lesson plan
Making Research Relevant: 187º Fahrenheit! Exploring Peru’s Boiling River
GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
Description
The Shanay-Timpishka, also known as La Bomba, is a tributary of the Amazon River, is called the "only boiling river in the world". It is 6.4 km (4.0 mi) long. This geothermal phenomenon has left experts around the world perplexed. In this lesson students will learn about the science and cultural significance of Peru’s boiling river by engaging in relevant research and constructing a big book together as a class.Duration
3-5 class periodsAuthor
Caitlyn
Ishaq
Standards
4: The physical and human characteristics of places14: How human actions modify the physical environment
Teacher Instructions
Student Materials
Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners
IshaqBoilingV.pdf
(2.18 MB)
IshaqBoilingVT.pdf
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