BPA- Power of The Columbia- Teachers' Resources

	Booklets & Brochures
	Journey of the Oncorhynchus: A Story of the Pacific Northwest Salmon 4th - 6th grade This student's 24-page story book, with large format pictures for coloring, depicts the life cycle of the Columbia River Chinook Salmon, from the viewpoint of Hydroid, a droplet of rain water. Back cover summarizes "Seven Ways to Save the Pacific Northwest Salmon." Prepared in June 1994 to be used during Hydromania II science camps for 4th-6th graders. View interactive Journey View Journey of the Oncorhynchus Jornal del Oncorinco: Una Historia del Salmon del Pacifico Noroeste A Spanish-language version of the popular Journey of the Oncorhynchus story book described above. View interactive Jornal View Jornal del Ornorinco Voyage to the Pacific 5th - 9th grade The fictional story of Leslie LaFont (probably 12 or 13) and her grandfather canoeing the Columbia River from its source in British Columbia to the Pacific Ocean, 82 days and 1,200 miles later. As they travel, Leslie learns about history, geography, fish, wildlife, dams and reservoirs, hydro power generation, the US-Canadian Treaty, and aluminum manufacturing. Includes a 41-centimeter by 56-cm (16-inch by 22-inch) fold out, pictorial map. This 22-page "Backgrounder," written for BPA by Portland author Robin Cody in July 1990, is appropriate for middle school ages, but would appeal to younger, capable readers. View interactive Voyage to the Pacific View Voyage to the Pacific The Magnificent Journey 6th - 10th grade The life of a single wild Chinook salmon, Onco (short for Oncorhynchus tshawystch), told through text and pictures. We learn about all phases of the salmon's life cycle and the hazards the fish faces as she migrates from Idaho to the ocean, where she manages to survive for several years before heading back up the Columbia River to spawn and die. Includes a 41-centimeter by 56-cm (16-inch by 22-inch) poster. This 18-page "Backgrounder," was written in consultation with teachers and biologists in three states. View interactive Magnificent Journey View The Magnificent Journey The Columbia River System: The Inside Story 11th - 12th grade This publication presents a detailed explanation of the planning and operation of the multiple-use dams and reservoirs of the Columbia River system. It describes the river system, those who operate and use it, the agreements and policies that guide system operations, and annual planning for multiple-use operation. Revised in April 2001, it was published for the Columbia River System Operation Review (SOR), an environmental analysis conducted jointly by the US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers and BPA. This 78-page booklet was written at an adult level, but could be used by senior high school students working on special projects for science, social studies, political science, etc. View Columbia River System Hydro Power: How Electricity Gets from the River to Your House 4th - 6th grade Through simple text and drawings, this four-page brochure explains how electricity gets from water in the river to your home to power lights and appliances at the flip of a switch. Ten questions or suggested activities aimed at the students are integrated into the text. View Hydro Power Keeping the Lights On 8th - 12th grade This 12-page booklet contains fun facts and interviews with BPA employees about what it takes to keep the lights on in the Pacific Northwest. Published September 2000. View interactive Keeping the Lights On View Keeping the Lights On

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