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Great Lakes Lesson Plans for Teachers: Fluid Earth Systems and Human Activities

A collection of 7th grade science lesson plans on the water cycle, watershed flow, Great Lakes, and threats to the Great Lakes. Includes classroom activities and learning objectives.

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Great Lakes Lesson Plans for Teachers: Fluid Earth Systems and Human Activities

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  1. Great Lakes Lesson Plans and Activities for TeachersTammy DaenzerMarshall Greene Middle SchoolBirch Run Area Schools, Birch Run, Michigantdaenzer@birchrunschools.org

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. State Benchmarks: E.ES.07.81 Explain the water cycle. Describe how evaporation, transpiration, condensation, cloud formation, precipitation, infiltration, surface runoff and ground water occur within the cycle.

  5. 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.

  6. State Benchmarks: E.ES.07.41 Explain how human activities do change the surface of the Earth and affect the survival of organisms.

  7. 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.

  8. Part I: How Wet is Our Planet?

  9. Great Lakes Literacy Essential 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Classroom Activities • Explain the Water Cycle and Analyze the Flow of Water in a Watershed • Hydrosphere Notes

  13. 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

  14. Classroom Activities • Make a model of where all the water is located on Earth • How Wet Is Our Planet?

  15. Part II: An Introduction to the Great Lakes

  16. Great Lakes Literacy Essential Principal 8 The Great Lakes are socially, economically and environmentally significant to the region, the nation and the planet. http://coseegreatlakes.net/news/20100701

  17. Learning Objectives • Identify the Great Lakes as a valuable resource • Recognize the Great Lakes by location, shape, and size

  18. 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

  19. Classroom Activities • Introduce the Great Lakes • Test Your Knowledge of the Great Lakes PowerPoint

  20. Classroom Activities • Present information on the Great Lakes as a resource, including a look at the history, developing industries, & economic impacts • Great Lakes Facts

  21. 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

  22. Classroom Activities • Students demonstrate knowledge through scientific discourse. • Discussion Questions

  23. Part III: Threats to the Great Lakes

  24. Great Lakes Literacy Essential Principal 6 The Great Lakes and Humans in their Watersheds are inextricably interconnected. http://coseegreatlakes.net/news/20100701

  25. Learning Objectives • Recognize potential threats to the Great Lakes • Describe the effects of toxic chemicals in the Great Lakes

  26. 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

  27. Classroom Activities • Read Aloud

  28. 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

  29. Classroom Activities • A guest speaker from the Bay City State Recreation Area will present information on DDT. • The Story of the Bald Eagle

  30. Classroom Activities • Present new information about invasive species. • Invasive Species

  31. Classroom Activities • Students continue to learn about invasive species while engaged in an activity. • But I Was Here First

  32. Classroom Activities • Students extend their learning of invasive species through research and demonstrate their knowledge by creating an “unwanted” poster. Displayed on a Gallery Walk http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/publications/X99

  33. Classroom Activities • Students demonstrate knowledge choosing one of three authentic assessment tools.

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