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Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that declare the details of the Great Lakes and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Shipwreck Alley
Students examine the different types of vessels used in commercial shipping. In this commercial shipping lesson students apply force and motion to problems of marine safety.
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Looking for Clues
Students infer the cause of a shipwreck based upon information about artifacts found in the wreck. In this marine archeology lesson, students use an inventory list to infer the cause of a shipwreck. Students discuss the maritime...
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Do You Have a Sinking Feeling?
Students explore how marine archaeologists use data to draw inferences about shipwrecks. In this marine archeology lesson students plot the position of a vessel, draw inferences about a shipwreck and explain the possible...
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Outdoor Survival
Which of the following can you survive without for the longest time: water, food, or a positive mental attitude? The answer may surprise you. Guide learners of all ages through games, activities, and discussions about surviving in the...
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Lesson 6: Examining Events from Different Perspectives Friend or Foe?
Fifth graders sequence events of European exploration and colonization by creating timelines. They define the differences between primary and secondary sources. They discuss claims to Texas land in the 17th Century.
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Wisconsin Historical Society: Wisconsin's Great Lakes Shipwrecks
This dramatic interactive delves into the depths to explore the many shipwrecks which have taken place off the coast of Michigan's Great Lakes. Each of the four main topics opens into additional extensive and detailed information. Click...
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History of Minnesota's Lake Superior
Track the history of exploration, settlement, fishing, and recreation on Lake Superior in this lengthy description of one of our Great Lakes.