Whitefish Dunes State Park
What About Wetlands?
Wetlands play many important roles in our environment. In this activity, students will use various tools to investigate a wetland and discover its animal and plant inhabitants. They will examine wetland functions and the causes and effects of destroying wetlands. Students will discuss actions that their communities are able to initiate.
| Grades | 5-6 |
| Time of Year | May-June, September-October |
| Length of Program | 1 1/2 hours |
| Maximum Number of Students | 20 |
| Preferred Adult/Student Ratio | 1/8 |
| Fees |
Wisconsin Model Academic Standards
This program addresses the following academic standards:
Environmental Education
- B.8.3 Explain the importance of biodiversity
Science
- B.8.1 Describe how scientific knowledge has changed over time
- F.8.10 Project the influence of humans on the environment
- F.8.2 Show how organisms have adapted structures
- F.8.9 Explain how changes affect the balance of life
See a list of all our programs correlated with the standards, in list or table format [PDF 18KB].
Additional Resources
For larger groups, round robin activities can be developed.
Contact
Carolyn Rock
Whitefish Dunes State Park
3275 Clark Lake Rd.
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone (920) 823-2400
Fax (920) 823-2640
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