Write the History of a Stream

Picture yourself as a tour guide of natural history of Lake George. You are developing a program on streams for local tourists. Pick one stream that you will be presenting to visitors.  Use the form below to help create a report on the stream, learning as much as you can about it. Include a photocopy of the stream in your report.

 Your Name: ____________________________________

Name of stream: _________________________________

I.                     The course of the stream: Where do the following take place and what points of interest are there along the way?

A. The source (beginning)

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                        B. The course (middle)

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C. The mouth (ends at lake)

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II.                   The age of the stream:

What land forms, or rock formations can help tell you the age of the stream?

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What manmade objects are near the stream that might help determine how old it is, or what the stream might have been used for? (Ex. A foundation of a mill)

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Are there any maps from different periods of history that show how the stream’s course may have changed over time, either naturally or by humans?

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III.                  The stream’s impact on the land:

Are there signs of erosion? _______________________________

Is there a delta? ________________________________________

IV.               What human impacts might be affecting the stream? (Are there roads/developments near or crossing the stream?)

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V.                 What kinds of wildlife and plants might you find in or near this stream?

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VI.               Are there any historical points of interest along the stream?

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