The below is the description for this NPR radio-miniseries that played last year. This series would be great for science teachers or anyone else needing to demonstrate the impact of pollution and river sediment on the environment and culture.
The Yellow River: A Journey Through China
The Yellow River has long reflected the glories and the problems of China's past. Today, China's rapid industrialization is taking its toll on the environment surrounding the country's mother river. In this five-part series, NPR travels along the river to see the threats and challenges that lie ahead.
NPR yellow river series
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China's Yellow River - NPR series online
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China's Yellow River - NPR series online
Great series (especially the audio/slide show) and I was able to use it in my 7th grade World History class earlier this month to illustrate the changes that take place as you move from the origins of the river to the end. Students really liked the photo of the zip line option for crossing the river. [Edit by="eamador on Feb 17, 11:43:09 AM"][/Edit]
I also thought the series was great. It was the inspiration for my lesson plan on the chemistry of the water quality of the yellow river and the air quality of beijing and shanghai. I hope something more comes of it.
I am sharing this series with one of the science teachers at work. We are planning on creating a few lessons that will intergrate both science and math at once. It is a great opportunity to intergrate China into the core curriculums, the students learn with actual facts, and they also have fun learning. I will let you know how it all turns out.
Hi Folks,
Many loved the series put together by Rob Gifford and Louisa Lim. You may find the new series featuring Ted Koppel's reports of interest. The first looks at coal mining in China. Lim contributes another slide show and more.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19203190
This series is very interesting. Gifford's remarks are insightful and balanced. His update regarding the cultural/commerical changes in previously visited areas is thought provoking. Forum members should view the articles. Should be compared with The River Elegy.[Edit by="mwhittemore on Feb 27, 12:18:13 PM"][/Edit]
I read yesterday that parts of the Yangtze River was closed recently due to toxic dumping by industries. It left hundreds of thousands without potable water. Bottled drinking water had to be shipped in. Although the Yellow River is not as bad, obviously environmental regulations have been too lax to allow water to be contaminated by industry.
It certainly is an incredible series. I wouldn't have even thought about the toll on lifestyle and tradition of those who live in the areas touched by the changes. Such a valuable piece to share with students. I often use podcasts ( just bits and pieces of segments ) and have seen that students become very much engaged.