Many entries made in the Corps of Discovery's journals detailed features of the Missouri River. The mood of the Corps were greatly affected by their experiences on the river. Recently, you discovered how rivers are formed, by experimenting with the Lab. Slope and speed are variables affecting a river's appearance and ease of travel. To this day rivers are important for commerce, transportation and tourism.
Many families enjoy summer vacations along the banks of a river.
With the experience you gained by experimenting with river formation and watching the Lewis and Clark video, you will now be able to create a visual representation of a river using technology to share with others. Review shape and features of rivers created during Lab. Recall the river-related experiences of Lewis and Clark on the Missouri River. Discuss the features the Corps discussed in their journals regarding land forms, speed and depth of the river, animals and plants encountered, caves, mountains, snow, cliffs, rapids, plains, forests, deserts, valleys, springs, clarity and temperature of the water and Indian tribes. Compare the river created during the lab with the features Lewis and Clark observed on the Missouri, noting similarities and differences.