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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]
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
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.
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.
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.
State Benchmarks:E.ES.07.41
Explain how human activities do change the surface of the Earth and affect the survival of organisms.
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.
Part I:
How Wet is Our Planet?
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
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
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
Classroom Activities• Explain the Water Cycle and
Analyze the Flow of Water in a Watershed
Hydrosphere Notes
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
Classroom Activities• Make a model of where all the
water is located on Earth
How Wet Is Our Planet?
Part II:
An Introduction to the Great Lakes
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
Learning Objectives• Identify the Great Lakes as a
valuable resource
• Recognize the Great Lakes by location, shape, and size
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
Classroom Activities• Introduce the Great Lakes
Test Your Knowledge of the Great Lakes PowerPoint
Classroom Activities• Present information on the Great
Lakes as a resource, including a look at the history, developing industries, & economic impacts
Great Lakes Facts
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
Classroom Activities• Students demonstrate knowledge
through scientific discourse.
Discussion Questions
Part III:
Threats to the Great Lakes
Great Lakes LiteracyEssential Principal 6
The Great Lakes and Humans in their Watersheds are inextricably interconnected.
http://coseegreatlakes.net/news/20100701
Learning Objectives• Recognize potential threats to
the Great Lakes
• Describe the effects of toxic chemicals in the Great Lakes
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
Classroom Activities• Read Aloud
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
Classroom Activities• A guest speaker from the Bay
City State Recreation Area will present information on DDT.
The Story of the Bald Eagle
Classroom Activities• Present new information about
invasive species.
Invasive Species
Classroom Activities• Students continue to learn about
invasive species while engaged in an activity.
But I Was Here First
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
Classroom Activities• Students demonstrate knowledge
choosing one of three authentic assessment tools.
