Lake Study

Details

Facility	Group Type	Registration Limit
Lake St. George Field Centre	School Groups Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	1 class at a time
Seasons	Length	Special Programs
Spring, Summer, Fall	Half Day (2.5 hours)	Accessibility, ESL, Special Education
Activity Type	Subject	Topic
Environmental Appreciation, Environmental Learning	Mathematics, Science, Science and Technology	Interactions Within Ecosystems Water Systems The Sustainability of Ecosystems The Environment and Resource Management Data Management and Probability

Description

Through an introductory discussion; students are acquainted with the formation of glacial kettle lakes like Lake St. George. Students are encouraged to brainstorm the characteristics of a healthy lake; and then measure those variables to determine the health of Lake St. George. They will also learn safety aspects of being on the water as a large component of the program is spent on the lake within the safety of a pontoon boat. Students will record data that will allow them to create a profile of the lake. They will perform chemical tests on water samples; and will graph and interpret results.