Another site with lots of information for students who want to explore an engineering career. They can find information about women in engineering, instructions for projects, information about competitions, and more. Through the project, the students learn about all aspects of flooding. The resource includes a video and a variety of interdisciplinary activities. The activities engage students in an exploration of the contributing factors to the floods through the use of topographic maps.
Students also consider the flooding potential in their own community.
River Cutters is a compendium of information about rivers, focusing on how rivers behave over time and how dams and toxic waste alter the behavior of a river. The volume includes numerous activities. This book will help students understand the different types of structures, the reasons for building dams, and their drawbacks.