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The purpose of this

lesson is to explore  Support Materials for Teachers
the environments
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and ecosystems of
the Great Lakes
Enrichment Activities Around the Great Lakes
region. Curriculum: An Exploration of the Great Lakes

Great Lakes Ecosystems Lesson Plan

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Lesson
summary
In this lesson,
students will
investigate various
environments of the
Great Lakes,
including an
exploration of flora
and fauna unique to
the region. 

They will engage in a

jigsaw reading to
introduce them to
some of the regional
environments and
then work with a
partner to further
explore some of the
most common
ecosystems. 

An optional
extension activity
exists for this lesson
to help students
further learn about
the flora and fauna
that they encounter
in their learning
about the various
ecosystems.

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Time
allotment
1 class period

Learning
objectives
Know the
coastal habitats
of the Great
Lakes
Understand the
ways in which
ecosystems are
important for
life in the Great
Lakes region
Know the four
types of
wetlands
Understand
how streams
differ from
rivers

Supplies
Video
projection
monitor or
screen/speakers
Internet
browser
Student
computers,
laptops, or
tablets
Notebooks and
pencils

About the
author
Gary Abud is an
award-winning
educator and double
cornea transplant
recipient who, since
having his sight
restored, was moved
to use his teaching
gifts to make science
fun for kids. He lives
with his family near
Detroit and designs
learning experiences
to inspire children,
like his own
daughter, to love
science. Gary is the
2014 recipient of the
Michigan Teacher of
the Year honor and
author of Science
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Curriculum

Science Earth and Space Science Life Science

Diversity of Life Earth's Hydrosphere Ecology Animals

Biodiversity Components of Earth's Hydrosphere

Ecosystem Types and Components Social Studies

Geography Tools and Methods Maps and Globes

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