K-12 Activities

Activities

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Questions to ask:

  • Who lived on the Mississippi River first? What kids of people came later? Why?
  • Make a list of the different ways the groups disucssed in the exhibit used the Mississippi River.
  • Find out which states and cities the Mississippi River runs through. Where does it start? Where does it end up?
  • What are some ways people still use rivers today? How does this differ from the ways people used to use rivers? (Hint: think about fishing, boating, and travel).
  • What are some benefits to living close to a river? Why do you think so many cities and towns develop around rivers?

 

 

 

K-12 Activities