Freshwater Estuary/Wetlands Model: Exploring Estuary and Wetland Functions
Topics: Ecosystems Human Impacts on Environment Lake Superior Observation Rivers and Streams St. Louis River Wetlands
Skills: Observation Questioning Small group work
Grade Levels: Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12
Resource Types: Kits
Settings: Indoors
As the St. Louis River flows into Lake Superior, it creates a freshwater estuary. This dynamic area can provide several important aquatic habitats; open water, sediment on the bottom and wetlands along the shoreline. Students will observe the characteristics of wetlands and estuaries through the use of a model and identify their importance to the health of aquatic systems.
Minnesota Science Standards: 3.1.1.2.1, 3.1.1.2.3, 3.1.1.2.4, 4.2.4.1.1, 5.1.1.1.4, 5.3.4.1.3, 5.4.2.1.2, 5.4.4.1.1, 6.1.3.1.1, 7.4.2.1.1, 8.3.4.1.2, 9.4.4.1.2
Next Generation Science Standards: Crosscutting concept: Cause and Effect, Stability and Change
Freshwater Esturary Model Lesson Plan
Estuary Manager Cards (Front Sides)
Estuary manager cards SIDE 2http://Estuary Manager Cards (Back Sides)
Estuary Keeper Cards (Both Sides)
Credit: Partners in Education Program
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