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Niagara Falls is a world-renowned natural wonder that spans the international border between the United States and Canada. This scene takes a reconstructed form of part of the Niagara Falls where students can stand on a platform and look over the falls and then take a journey behind the falls. Throughout the scene students can learn about how the Falls were formed and what makes this waterfall so famous.
# Lesson Objectives:
Describe the location of the Niagara Falls.{.info}
Describe the characteristics of the Falls.{.info}
Explain how the Falls were formed.{.info}
Explain the importance of the Falls{.info}
# The characteristics of the Falls{.objective .objective1}
In this section students can learn that the Falls are well known for the size, volume, shape and History.
In this scene students are asked to explore and consider what are some of the unique geological features of Niagara Falls.
# The Formation of the Falls{.objective .objective2}
In this section students can learn how the Falls formed over 12,000 years ago during the last Ice Age. Students can also learn how ice and debris had eroded the rock layers beneath.
In this scene students are asked to explore and identify different types of wildlife that surround the Falls.
# The Importance of the Falls{.objective .objective3}
In this section students can learn that the Niagara Falls are important as a tourist attraction, as an ecosystem and for hydroelectric power.
In this scene students are asked to explore and consider how the landscape around Niagara Falls has changed over time.
# Teacher Resources
### Download Teacher Notes
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### Student Quiz Answers Document
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### Download Student Quiz Document
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