GLIN==> Acclaimed Great Lakes teaching tool now available

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Contact: Stephanie Smith
Alliance for the Great Lakes
312-939-0838, ext. 5
ssmith@greatlakes.org


Highly acclaimed Great Lakes K-8 teaching tool now available

It has been three years in the making, had input from more than 80 Great 
Lakes educators and scientists, and is now available to your children. It is 
acclaimed as "engaging," invaluable," and "a wonderful resource" through 
which children can learn about "the value and vulnerabilities of these 
incredible freshwater resources." Plus, it's "cool."


It is the Great Lakes in My World curriculum kit (see 
www.greatlakes.org/edu/glimw.asp), tailored to kindergarten through 
eighth-grade students. This exceptional teaching tool, developed by the 
Alliance for the Great Lakes (www.greatlakes.org), is designed for use by 
elementary teachers, families, museums and nature centers.


Most importantly, kids love it. The reason is simple. The curriculum relates 
to them and their world - the amazing Great Lakes that are in their own 
backyards. The kit builds upon this personal frame of reference and 
appreciation for their geographic home, which also is home to the largest 
freshwater resources in the world.


William, a seventh-grade student from Indiana, describes the watershed 
experiment as "cool." Joelvy, also a seventh-grader, was amazed while 
learning about the invasive species that threaten the health of our Great 
Lakes, noting, "I never knew there were so many invasive species in the 
Great Lakes."


After completing several hands-on Great Lakes in My World activities, 
sixth-grader Alejandro declared, "I want to protect the Great Lakes."


"This is an interdisciplinary Great Lakes curriculum package . where the 
subject matter of the Lakes can cross the entire curriculum, just as the 
Lakes influence all of life in the region," says Rosanne W. Fortner, 
professor emeritus from Ohio State University School of Natural Resources. 
"What could be more relevant than to learn about where we live?"


Education is key to help youth understand and appreciate where we live, 
which, in turn, can lead to an ongoing ethic of stewardship and responsible 
decision-making about the Great Lakes' future. Great Lakes in My World 
delivers such an education, and more. The curriculum also provides a 
meaningful way for students to learn science, history, social studies, 
language arts and culture, while also learning about the Great Lakes - a 
rich, living ecosystem and a cherished resource that defines "home" for many 
children in the upper Midwest.


The Great Lakes in My World curriculum kit contains 80 hands-on activities 
for students that meet state learning standards and benchmarks for Illinois, 
Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin; a set of 60 illustrated and informative 
Great Lakes Creature Cards; and a compact disc with supplemental materials. 
The cost is $40, plus $6 for shipping. It makes a great gift for your child's 
teacher, your family or other education programs serving elementary-age 
children in your community.


To learn more about the Great Lakes in My World curriculum kit, go to 
www.greatlakes.org/edu/glimw.asp. To order Great Lakes in My World, go to 
www.greatlakes.org/store/Products/ProductDetail.asp?PROD_ID=289.



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