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Rolling on the River: Global Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Studies of the Wolf and Mississippi Rivers

21st Century Learning / Global Awareness / Middle School, Upper School

Introduction to River Studies 

 Duration: 1:19
Click the photo to play the introductory movie.

Welcome to "Rolling on the River!" At St. George's Independent School in Collierville, TN, we are conducting river studies in every discipline! Throughout these studies, we are focusing on creativity and 21st century skills.

We encourage you to collaborate with us (and other schools) in our river studies whether you live near a river, a stream, a lake, a pond, or the ocean! We look forward to learning about the body of water near you and sharing information with schools around the world. Join us as we go, "Rolling on the River!"
 

Favorite Places, Change Over Time, Taking Action, and Global Collaboration 

Everyone has a favorite place where they love to go. In Memphis, the Wolf River is a favorite place for many people, and it is especially true for many of the students at St. George's Independent School in Collierville, Tennessee.

How has the Wolf River (and its aquifers) changed over time throughout the years? What threatens the "health" of the river? What can be done to protect the Wolf River and assure its sustainability for the future? What other water resources around the world are being threatened and why? What are students in other parts of the world doing to protect their water resources? What can be done to protect the different bodies of water throughout the world and assure the sustainability of global water supplies?

These are some of the questions that are being addressed through interdisciplinary studies as St. George's students go "Rolling on the River!"
 

Essential Question(s) 

  • In what ways are rivers important: past, present, and future?

  • How have rivers changed over time?

  • What threatens rivers, and what actions can be taken to remedy the problems?
 

Paddling on the Wolf River 

 Duration: 1:14
Experience a canoe trip on the Wolf River near its origin in Mississippi with these video clips of St. George's students' canoe trips with the Wolf River Conservancy. The Wolf River begins from springs and artesian wells at Baker's Pond in rural Mississippi, and it flows into Tennessee where it eventually feeds into the Mississippi River in downtown Memphis. A canoe trip on the Wolf River near its origin is calm, and the surrounding area is beautiful. There are old cypress trees, forests along the banks, lily pads, and lots of wildlife. As one paddles into Tennessee, the surroundings change a great deal. But, come along with us virtually for a quick look at paddling on the Wolf River in rural Mississippi.
 
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First published on Sep 17, 2006. Content last updated on Jun 30, 2008.