Students read about the importance of checking the health of rivers and streams. The fire on the Cuyahoga River is described along with the resulting commitment to cleaning waterways. Ideas for action items are described. Children are asked to write of their plans for helping clean water flow on Planet Earth. The activity is available on the intermediate and primary levels and correlates with Content Standard D, Earth and Space Science, and Content Standard F, Science in Personal and Social Perspectives, of the National Science Standards.
