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A project connecting students across the Little Tennessee River watershed to help rewild the Oconaluftee River
Vision: Tying student cultural and science learning experience with the Ela dam and the greater Little Tennessee Watershed
Vision: Tying student cultural and science learning experience with the Ela dam and the greater Little Tennessee Watershed
Participating Students are from school districts in the Little Tennessee watershed: Swain County, Mountain Discovery Charter School, New Kituah Academy, Cherokee Central Schools, The Catamount School, and Jackson County Schools.
Teacher Community of Practice
Teacher Community of Practice
Teachers meet monthly to share lessons and ideas for teaching about the Oconaluftee river and the dam removal
Student- Centered Learning Experiences
Student- Centered Learning Experiences
Students ages 10 to 18 have voice and choice about how to interact with the dam removal
Connection with Community
Connection with Community
Students will work with engineers, biologists, and culture-keepers to learn and contribute to the project
Student Events
Student Events
An event tentatively in April will be held to celebrate the river and the students' contributions.
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