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Subjects: Science, social studies, mathematics and language arts |
Time recommended
2 weeks |
Grades
4-6 |
Project at a Glance
Students will:
- learn about the many threats to the health of the Great Lakes and their inhabitants
- take a look at the history of the Great Lakes and how they were formed
- meet one of the world's largest and oldest freshwater fish - the Lake Sturgeon
- gain an appreciation for the Earth's supply of freshwater
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Preparation:
- preview the IMAX film, Mysteries of the Great Lakes
- preview the PowerPoint Presentations (can be shown to students in its entirety or in segments as themes are presented).
- preview and/or download background information:
- Story: An Old Friend
- Lake Sturgeon Factsheet
- Blue Shark Factsheet
- Greatest Lakes in the World
- Great Lakes Timeline
- Sally’s Eco-Web
- Culminating Activity: The Sturgeon Times Newspaper
- make copies of the following:
- Story: An Old Friend
- Lake Sturgeon Factsheet
- Blue Shark Factsheet
- Lake Sturgeon/Blue Shark Venn Diagram Activity
- Greatest Lakes in the World Activity
- Great Lakes Timeline Activity
- Sally’s Eco-Web Poster Activity
- gather examples of newspapers and if possible a student-made newspaper.
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