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Freedom Seekers: The Underground Railroad, Great Lakes, and Science Literacy Activities
Great Lakes connections to Underground Railroad – Black History Month Free Curriculum for Middle and High School Educators
Students do a card-matching activity to learn about aquatic invasive species (AIS). In groups students select an aquatic invasive species, create a poster or factsheet and develop a charade-like game to demonstrate ways to prevent invasive species from spreading.
Objectives:
name and visually recognize some invader (nonindigenous/ exotic) species of the Great Lakes
understand and analyze the positive and negative impacts of invader species on the Great Lakes ecosystem
explain the ways in which invader species are introduced into the Great Lakes
describe and act out ways to avoid the spread of exotic species
Students use role-play to mimic the behavior of an invasive, non-native fish called Eurasian ruffe (pronounced rough) to experience firsthand how and why the species has multiplied so rapidly in some Great Lakes harbors.
This board game teaches students about the various methods used to limit the sea lamprey population in the Great Lakes. Students assume the identity of sea lampreys and attempt to migrate from Lake Ontario to Lake Superior.
Students learn about bacteria as an indicator of beach water quality for swimming. In groups they solve
hypothetical problems associated with beaches. Then students write persuasive essays on the issue.
Activities:
Discuss the effect of harmful bacteria on swimming conditions at beaches.
What Are the Characteristics of the Great Lakes Exotic Species?
This puzzle activity is designed to help students review facts and information about the characteristics of the Great Lakes exotic species. They also learn about origin and introduction methods.