Hoover Dam | Vegas PBS STEAM Camp

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Hoover Dam | Vegas PBS STEAM Camp

Explore the question, “Why do we build dams?” with the help of Natalie Starfish, an engineer with the Bureau of Reclamation. Then, use these video clips and accompanying lesson plan with students to learn more about dams.
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PBS Learning Media

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