The Nature of the Rideau River
Target audience: grades 4 to 12; elementary cycle 2 to secondary cycle 2
Subject: the life of a river and its inhabitants
Home page.
Description
The Web site has five main sections:
- the animals and plants of the Rideau River, and their role in the ecosystem of a river
- standards for water quality in a river and the levels for the Rideau River from 1998 to 2000.
- the state of the health of the Rideau River, according to four sections, from 1998 to 2000
- the history and methodology of the multidisciplinary project
- the history and geography of the Rideau River.
The site also has a guide for teachers, practical suggestions for preserving the river, and resources about biodiversity.
Topics
Biodiversity, algae, aquatic plants, amphibians, invertebrates, mussels, fish, aquatic birds, reptiles, exotic species, water quality (dissolved oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, heavy metals), prevention, scientific research methods.
Don't Overlook...!
- Albums of amazing photos, notably: amphibians, aquatic invertebrates, aquatic plants, fish and reptiles.
- Descriptions of specific animal species in the feature "Meet the Relatives" (for example, pike).
Launch Date
March 2002
Creator
Canadian Museum of Nature