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Can you survive a journey from Paterson to Niagara Falls?Could you walk hundreds of miles?
Cross raging rivers? Face unpredictable weather conditions? Take ..
        The Survival Challenge
                                                                                                                                           ..andfind out!
In this project, which incorporates science, math, social studies and language arts, you will travel from Paterson, NJ to Niagara Falls, Canada. You will use real time data to cross rivers, monitor daily weather conditions, and explore Niagara Falls. You will carry a travel journal to record data and responses to critical thinking questions.
 
Project Set Up
Getting Started
Teacher Area
Assessment Suggestions
Challenge 1
Challenge 2
Challenge 3
Sharing Your 
Results

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This project was developed by three Paterson Public School teachers, Margaret Yelenik (School #3), Ellen O'Rourke (CJR #9), and Gretchen Minadeo (CJR #9) in conjunction with CIESE, at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, Saint Peter's College, and Bank Street College of Education.