Sleeping Bear Dunes holds Great Lakes in My World educator workshop
From staff reports
On Saturday, Sept. 29, educators working with youth in grades 3-12 are invited to enjoy the day immersed in a range of educational activities appropriate for these grades that explore the Great Lakes and Great Lakes issues! This workshop will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore headquarters in Empire. The workshop is free of charge and participants completing the entire session will receive the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ “Great Lakes in My World Curriculum Guide;” a $50 value. The K-8 guide features activities covering lakes, sand dunes, wetlands, human communities, history and geology—all as they relate to our Great Lakes. The guide for 9-12 grade focuses on coastal habitats, restoration, careers and stewardship.
This workshop will focus on indoor and outdoor activities appropriate for students in grades 3-12. Upon completion of the workshop, participants receive a copy of the curriculum for their grade level to take home. This program is for formal and non-formal educators, including pre-service teachers, naturalists, scout leaders, youth group leaders, home schooling parents, and any educators who work with youth between 3rd and 12th grade. This event is co-sponsored by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Great Lakes Research and Education Center. Funding was provided by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Preregistration is required and registration is limited. To register, email wendy_w_smith@nps.gov, or call 219-395-1987.
