Welcome to Niagara Falls, Ontario!
Miss Dutcher and Miss Poirier want to explore the Niagara Falls, in Ontario.
During this trip, we want to learn as much about the falls as possible! There is so much to do and see at Niagara Falls, so let's start exploring! : )
Facts:
During this trip, we want to learn as much about the falls as possible! There is so much to do and see at Niagara Falls, so let's start exploring! : )
Facts:
- Made up of 3 waterfalls, the American Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls (smallest), and the Horseshoe Falls (largest).
- Niagara Falls were created by glacier activity around 1000 years ago.
- Are a source of hydropower, producing large amounts of electricity.
- Drains Water from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario.
- Goat Island sits in the middle of Niagara Falls, between Horseshoe Falls and Bridal Veil Falls.
- Visited by around 30 million people every year.
On the map!
Location: Border of Ontario, Canada and New York, USA.
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Day One: Maid of the Mist
What better way of experiencing Niagara Falls then take a trip on the Maid of the Mist.
On this boat, we will get up-close and personal with the falls.
For this trip, it is beneficial to get a 360 degree view of where the Maid of the Mist travels.
Click on the link below. Take the 360 view of Niagara Falls by clicking on the picture and moving your mouse up and down.
Link: http://www.niagaraparks.com/about/virtual-tour.html#movie
On this boat, we will get up-close and personal with the falls.
What do you think we should wear on the journey to the falls?
What do you think the falls freeze in the winter?
Go to the following website, and scroll down to find your answer--
http://www.niagarafallslive.com/facts_about_niagara_falls.htm
Once you visit the website, explain in a few sentences so Miss Poirier & Miss Dutcher can know if the falls freeze or not!
Handout: Niagara Falls - Day 1
On this boat, we will get up-close and personal with the falls.
For this trip, it is beneficial to get a 360 degree view of where the Maid of the Mist travels.
Click on the link below. Take the 360 view of Niagara Falls by clicking on the picture and moving your mouse up and down.
Link: http://www.niagaraparks.com/about/virtual-tour.html#movie
On this boat, we will get up-close and personal with the falls.
What do you think we should wear on the journey to the falls?
What do you think the falls freeze in the winter?
Go to the following website, and scroll down to find your answer--
http://www.niagarafallslive.com/facts_about_niagara_falls.htm
Once you visit the website, explain in a few sentences so Miss Poirier & Miss Dutcher can know if the falls freeze or not!
Handout: Niagara Falls - Day 1
Day Two: Let's take a trip behind Niagara Falls!
Answer the following questions as you watch the above video. We are taking a journey behind the falls!
- When did table rock point open?
- Journey of the Falls- How fast is the waters speed?
- Famous Vistors- Which Princess visited Niagara Falls?
- Cataract Portal- How high is The Horseshoe Falls?
- Connecting Two Lake- Which two lakes are connected?
- How far of a distance does it connect?
- Erosion of Falls: How much erosion every 10 years? Why?
- The Great Falls Portal- How much of this tunnel have we explored?
- What is the difference between the two portals that look out through the falls? *Hint* Missing item is made of water.
- Handout: Niagara Falls - Day 2