For this lesson, students will learn about the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River, the impact it has had on local ecology, and what happens when a dam is opened for controlled flooding. After researching the Glen Canyon Dam controlled flood experiment in 1996, they will recommend whether or not it is a good idea to continue doing this.

Concepts

dams

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Additional Tags

benefits of dams, controlled flooding, impact of dams, glen canyon dam, grand canyon

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional