Rivers and Lakes of the United States¶
An interactive map showing the major water features across America - rivers and lakes that shaped the nation.
About This MicroSim¶
Explore America's water features:
Rivers: Mississippi, Missouri, Colorado, Columbia, Ohio Lakes: The five Great Lakes plus Great Salt Lake
How to Use¶
- Toggle Rivers or Lakes buttons to show/hide features
- Click on any river or lake to see information
- Quiz Me! to test your water features knowledge
Key Concepts Demonstrated¶
- Rivers flow from mountains to oceans or larger rivers
- The Great Lakes hold 21% of Earth's fresh surface water
- Water features were crucial for transportation and settlement
Lesson Plan¶
Learning Objective: Students will identify major US rivers and lakes and describe their locations.
Bloom's Taxonomy Level: Remember/Understand (L1/L2)
Activities:
- Explore Rivers (5 min): Click each river and trace its path
- Find the Lakes (5 min): Use the HOMES acronym to find all five Great Lakes
- Quiz (8 min): Answer 6 questions about US water features
Technical Notes¶
- Built with Leaflet.js
- Toggle buttons for layer visibility
- Combined view of rivers and lakes
Related Concepts¶
- Rivers
- Lakes
- Water Features
- Physical Maps