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Great Lakes Lesson Plans and Activities
for Teachers
Tammy DaenzerMarshall Greene Middle School
Birch Run Area Schools, Birch Run, [email protected]
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Overview:
These lesson plans are part of a 7th grade science unit on Fluid Earth Systems and Human Activities.http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/5-7_Science_GLCE_Companion_Document_v.1.09_2_264472_7.pdf
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State Benchmarks:E.ES.07.11
Demonstrate, using a model or drawing, the relationship between the warming by the sun of the Earth and the water cycle as it applies to the atmosphere.
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State Benchmarks:E.ES.07.81Explain the water cycle. Describe how evaporation, transpiration, condensation, cloud formation, precipitation, infiltration, surface runoff and ground water occur within the cycle.
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State Benchmarks:E.ES.07.82
Analyze the flow of water between the components of a watershed, including surface features (lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands) and groundwater.
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State Benchmarks:E.ES.07.41
Explain how human activities do change the surface of the Earth and affect the survival of organisms.
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State Benchmarks:E.ES.07.42
Describe the origins of pollution in the hydrosphere and how pollution impacts habitats, climatic change, threatens or endangers species.
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Part I:
How Wet is Our Planet?
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Great Lakes LiteracyEssential Principal 1
The Great Lakes, bodies of fresh water with many features, are connected to each other and to the world ocean.
http://coseegreatlakes.net/news/20100701
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Learning Objectives• Explain the water cycle
• Identify the sun as the source of energy for the water cycle
• Analyze the flow of water between the components of a watershed
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Learning Objectives• Explain why only a small
percentage of Earth’s water is available for human needs
• Make a model of where all the Earth’s water is located
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Classroom Activities• Explain the Water Cycle and
Analyze the Flow of Water in a Watershed
Hydrosphere Notes
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Classroom Activities• Students construct a model to
visually display the parts of the water cycle and identify the sun as the source of energy
3D Model
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Classroom Activities• Make a model of where all the
water is located on Earth
How Wet Is Our Planet?
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Part II:
An Introduction to the Great Lakes
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Great Lakes LiteracyEssential Principal 8
The Great Lakes are socially, economically and environmentally significant to the region, the nation and the planet.
http://coseegreatlakes.net/news/20100701
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Learning Objectives• Identify the Great Lakes as a
valuable resource
• Recognize the Great Lakes by location, shape, and size
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Learning Objectives• Identify 8 states and 2 Canadian
provinces that border the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River
• Describe the flow of water from the Great Lakes to the Ocean
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Classroom Activities• Introduce the Great Lakes
Test Your Knowledge of the Great Lakes PowerPoint
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Classroom Activities• Present information on the Great
Lakes as a resource, including a look at the history, developing industries, & economic impacts
Great Lakes Facts
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Classroom Activities• Students examine various maps,
a system profile, and a video about canals and locks while engaged in an activity.
Rope Model of the Great Lakes
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Classroom Activities• Students demonstrate knowledge
through scientific discourse.
Discussion Questions
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Part III:
Threats to the Great Lakes
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Great Lakes LiteracyEssential Principal 6
The Great Lakes and Humans in their Watersheds are inextricably interconnected.
http://coseegreatlakes.net/news/20100701
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Learning Objectives• Recognize potential threats to
the Great Lakes
• Describe the effects of toxic chemicals in the Great Lakes
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Learning Objectives• Explain how aquatic invasive
species enter the Great Lakes
• Identify the risks associated with aquatic invasive species
• Discover actions that can help protect the Great Lakes
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Classroom Activities• Read Aloud
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Classroom Activities• Present information on potential
threats to the Great Lakes and allow students to participate in a debate about nuclear waste.
Threats to the Great Lakes
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Classroom Activities• A guest speaker from the Bay
City State Recreation Area will present information on DDT.
The Story of the Bald Eagle
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Classroom Activities• Present new information about
invasive species.
Invasive Species
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Classroom Activities• Students continue to learn about
invasive species while engaged in an activity.
But I Was Here First
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Classroom Activities• Students extend their learning of
invasive species through research and demonstrate their knowledge by creating an “unwanted” poster.
http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/publications/X99
Displayed on a Gallery Walk
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Classroom Activities• Students demonstrate knowledge
choosing one of three authentic assessment tools.