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Subjects: Science, social studies, mathematics and language arts |
Time recommended
2 weeks |
Grades
1-3 |
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
- Fresh Water Neighbourhoods
- Timeline of Sally’s Life in the Great Lakes
- Great Lakes Timeline
- Sally’s Ecosystem Neighbours
- Culminating Activity: Find the Sturgeon’s Spawning Ground
- make copies of the following:
- Story: An Old Friend
- How Big is Sally Sturgeon? Activity
- Sally’s Fresh Water Neighbourhood Activity
- Fresh Water Neighbourhoods Activity
- My Timeline of Sally’s Life in the Great Lakes
- Sally’s Ecosystem Neighbours Activitiy
- Culminating Activity: Find the Sturgeon’s Spawning Ground Game—game board and question sheet
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