Niagara Falls for Kids | Learn about one of the world’s most famous waterfalls

Niagara Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in the world. There are some pretty good reasons that it is such a popular natural landform. Located on the Niagara River, which creates a natural border between the U.S. and Canada, Niagara Falls is actually made of three separate waterfalls. Two are on the U.S. side—Victoria Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. The third and largest one is Horseshoe Falls, which is on the Canadian side. Niagara Falls is a cataract waterfall, meaning that it is incredibly large and powerful. In fact, a total of 80,000 cubic feet of water flows over the edge every second. That equates to just over 598 thousand gallons of water every single second! This also means that Niagara Falls is an excellent source of hydroelectric power. Scientists believe the falls started forming around 10 to 12 thousand ago because of melting glaciers. They have changed shape over time due to erosion. The unique green color of Niagara Falls comes from the dissolved salts and rocks in the water that have eroded. Scientists also estimate that over 60 tons of minerals sweep over the falls every minute. Niagara Falls has attracted many tourists, including dare devils who either went over the edge in a barrel or walked across on a tight rope. The first person to challenge the falls was a 63-year-old teacher named Annie Taylor. She and her cat both got in a barrel and fell over the edge. While they were okay, many others who tried were not so lucky. Jean François Gravelet was the first to walk across on a tight rope, and he did it nine times in one year! We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about George Washington Carver! If you want even more information, head over to our website and download one of our many free lesson plans, full of activities, worksheets, and more! What you will learn in Niagara Falls for Kids: 0:00 Introduction to the waterfall 0:28 Where is Niagara Falls located? 1:05 What sets Niagara Falls apart from others 2:17 Interesting history of the falls 3:22 Tourist attraction to daredevils 4:04 Walking across on a tight rope 4:40 Review of the facts Thank you for watching and learning with us! We’re constantly releasing new content and videos, so click that “Subscribe” button and you’ll get notified. Find and Follow Us Online: Facebook: Instagram: Pinterest: YouTube: @LearnBright Website: *Teachers and Parents! Did you know? In addition to these great videos, we have also created a library of high-quality and engaging lessons for your elementary aged student(s). Visit us and sign up for a free account, and you’ll instantly have access to thousands of lesson plans, learning materials, teaching instructions, activities, and assignments that your kids will really enjoy! We hope to see you soon! Browse our entire collection of Social Studies lesson plans: #NiagaraFalls #Waterfalls