Special Lesson: Niagara Falls! Miss Springborn’s 7th Grade Social
Some basic info…
1. The Falls are on the border between the U.S. and ______.
2. The ______and ______falls are on the U.S. side, and the ______fall is on the Canadian side.
3. Water from the falls flows northward into the ______River.
4. The rocks around the falls are constantly being ______, or worn away. Some day, they will disappear!
History of the Falls…
4. Early European explorers first set eyes on the Falls in the ______.
5. They have been an inspiration to artists and authors since the ______.
6. In 1885, Niagara falls became part of the nation’s first ______. The government wanted to ______the area.
7. Over the past 150 years, a number of ______have tried to cross the falls or jump into them. They hoped to become famous.
8. Some of these risk-takers crossed the Falls on ______, while others plunged into the water in barrels.
Why are the Falls important to WNY today?
Reason #1: ______
The energy from the Falls provides cheap electricity to New Yorkers and Canadians.
Reason #2: ______
About 12 million people visit Niagara Falls each year.
Reason #3: ______
The Niagara River system supports many rare and endangered species of plants and animals.