Run the river app – teacher supplement

They are linked to the Australian curriculum for:

• Science - years 7 and 8: ACSSU222/225, ACSHE121/136, ACSIS125 and Science inquiry skills
• Geography - year 7: ACHGK038, ACHGK039, ACHGS040, ACHGS048, ACHGK050 and gathering geographical information
• Cross curriculum priority: sustainability (systems, world views and futures)

About Run the River app

To progress through the levels of the Run the River app, players must deliver enough water to all water users during 7 different eras — 1905, 1936, 1955, 1968, 1977, 1988 and 2006. Players face challenges of flood and drought, evaporation, seasonal changes, increasing salinity, a rising watertable and increasing demand for water as farms and towns develop along the river. There is an optional tutorial which helps players to learn about what they have to do to successfully run the river.

At the current time we do not offer the Run the river – app. At a later date it may return, but for the time being please enjoy other activities in our school resources section.