The Story of a River
FollowEvery now and then you do a lesson that sticks. ‘The Story of a River’ is a simple interactive demonstration lesson, yet it provides a provocative view on environmentalism and sustainable practices. The original version “Who Polluted the Potomac
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Spencer D (2013-03-07 00:02:21). The Story of a River. Australian Science. Retrieved: Apr 25, 2024, from http://australianscience.com.au/news/the-story-of-a-river/
Spencer D (2013-03-07 00:02:21). The Story of a River. Australian Science. Retrieved: Apr 25, 2024, from http://australianscience.com.au/news/the-story-of-a-river/
I loved this. I didn’t know this story but I knew its theme. I have seen the changes to our waterways over my short lifetime. The impact of the dumping of industrial wastes into the Brisbane river in the 1950s and the long fight to generate practices which are kind and safe for our planet. There are so many little things that we all can do to reduce our impact. Our children missed out on seeing what the Brisbane river and its tributaries used to look like in the 1960s and 1970s. They were actually teeming with life, the colours, the smells, they were places that were fun and safe to play as children. I was shocked when in the 1980s I saw it all change and didn’t really understand why at the time. I have learnt what made it happen and I personally try to reduce my personal contribution. Thank you for teaching our children such a wonderful thing.
More teachers like you, please, Danielle!