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The Mighty Mississippi

The Mighty Mississippi. Created by Ms. Gates, 2010. The Mighty Mississippi. “What am I learning?” Task: Students will identify the Mississippi , Ohio, Rio Grande, Colorado, and Hudson river s. The Mighty Mississippi. “Where is the Mississippi River?”.

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The Mighty Mississippi

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  1. The Mighty Mississippi Created by Ms. Gates, 2010

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

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

  4. The Mighty Mississippi

  5. The Mighty Mississippi • It is the longest river in the United States. http://www.experiencemississippiriver.com/home.cfm

  6. The Mighty Mississippi • It is the fourth longest river in the world. http://www.experiencemississippiriver.com/home.cfm

  7. The Mighty Mississippi • Ten states are brought together by what’s called the “Great River.” http://www.experiencemississippiriver.com/home.cfm

  8. The Mighty Mississippi The 10 states are: • Minnesota • Wisconsin • Iowa • Illinois • Missouri • Kentucky • Tennessee • Arkansas • Mississippi • Louisiana

  9. The Mighty Mississippi • The Mississippi River empties into the Gulf of Mexico.

  10. The Mighty Mississippi • The Mississippi River is one of the most important waterways in the world. http://www.experiencemississippiriver.com/home.cfm

  11. The Mighty Mississippi • Along the river there are many bridges and ports. These are places to see the ships coming and going.

  12. The Mighty Mississippi Most of the country’s grain and oil is transported along this river.

  13. The Mighty Mississippi Many animals, birds, fish and other living creatures call the river home.

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

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

  16. The Mighty Mississippi 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. http://www.mississippirivertrail.org/video.html

  17. The Mighty Mississippi What have we learned?

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