7+-+SS+-+Step+1+–+Research


 * Rivers Project

Step 1 – Research** Once you have passed the “research qualifier” you are to begin your research.

Choose 2 rivers to study (one from Africa and one from Asia). -Please see the attached list for your choices. You must sign up for your river of choice. It is encouraged that do some initially research before making your selections.
 * Number 1**

Research your rivers. You are required to gather valuable information about your river from various sources. For each source make a chart like the one below. You must have a minimum of three sources per river.
 * Number 2**

For every river you need to find 3 sources and complete a chart for each source.
 * Remember:**


 * RIVER RESEARCH CHART**

(research settlements, food source, recreation, floods, wildlife, water use, etc.) || (research: history of river, dams, levees, irrigation, canals, construction, cities, pollution, population growth, etc.) || (list information about your source: author, date published, book/webpage title) ||
 * **River Name and Location:** ||
 * **Geography:** ||
 * **People and Culture:** ||
 * **How this river affects people’s lives:**
 * **People and Culture:** ||
 * **How this river affects people’s lives:**
 * **How this river affects people’s lives:**
 * **How people impact/change this river**:
 * **How people impact/change this river**:
 * **Source:**
 * **Source:**