Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Mighty Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway System

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners participate in a variety of activities in a unit about the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System. They create a diorama, read related stories, and correspond with other classes located in other port cities along the St Lawrence...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Trappers Then and Now

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils study how trapping in the Illinois Territory in the 1800's effected the beaver population in the state. They compare methods, rules and regulations of the 1800s to those of today. In groups, they research a variety of viewpoints...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

John Fitch: Pioneer Steamboat Inventor

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the transportation revolution brought about through the use of steam power to move boats over water. They practice note taking skills by taking notes from an article.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Paddle a Canoe

For Teachers K
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining how to paddle a canoe. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Bf,if the Canoe Trip, Variation 2

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task about canoeing, paddling speed, and current speed, learners examine how long a trip would take at different speeds. They write a function equation, graph their equation, and explain their thinking. The primary purpose of the...
Activity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Canoeing/kayaking

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn from an expert what you need to know if you are interested in kayaking or canoeing. Find out the equipment you'll need, safety tips, and how its done.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Bf,if the Canoe Trip, Variation 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task about canoeing, learners must analyze paddling speed and current speed, which are working against each other, to determine how long a canoe trip would take. They write expressions and analyze characteristics of the graph...
Handout
Other

Canoe Glossary and Clickable Canoe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a glossary of canoeing terms, along with a model canoe you can interact with to learn about the parts of a canoe.
Unit Plan
Language Guide

Language Guide: El Aire Libre

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn to identify things you would see or use in the outdoors or open air when you are hiking or camping. Interactive illustrations model correct pronunciation of vocabulary when the mouse is moved over each picture.
Graphic
Curated OER

Language Guide: El Aire Libre

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn to identify things you would see or use in the outdoors or open air when you are hiking or camping. Interactive illustrations model correct pronunciation of vocabulary when the mouse is moved over each picture.