Activity Overview
Disappearing Wetlands: Examine changes in sediment deposition at locations along the Mississippi River using data collected at two stations by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Before the Activity
See the attached teacher document (pdf file) for notes and guidelines for this activity.
Print and copy the attached activity document (pdf files) for your class.
During the Activity
Students will:
Examine changes in sediment deposition at locations along the Mississippi River
Use data collected at two stations by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Import data and use the TI-73 Explorer™
to graph and analyze the monthly and annual changes in sediment deposition at locations in the upper and lower Mississippi River
Directions
Distribute the activity document to your class
Follow the activity procedures outlined in the student document
After the Activity
Students complete the data analysis section of the activity
Discuss the results of the data analysis with your students