Field Trips

A Grain of Truth

Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Science
State Standards:
Indiana:
4.ESS.3, 4.ESS.4, 4.LS.2, 5.ESS.3, 5.LS.1, 5.LS.2, 6.LS.1, 6.LS.2, 6.LS.3, 6.LS.4, 6.LS.5, 7.ESS.1, 7.ESS.2, 7.ESS.4, 8.ESS.2, 8.LS.5, B.3.2, B.3.3, B.2.3, ES.5.3, ES.5.5, ENV.4.2, ENV.8.1, ENV.8.2,
Illinois Standards in lesson plan.

Observe howling winds and powerful waves creating, shaping, eroding and moving sand dunes.  Hike approximately one mile along beach and foredune trails to see and learn about the processes of glaciation, erosion, and dune building.  Take time to sit and use your senses to experience the beauty of the dunes.  The specific activities and interpretive techniques used will be adapted to the experience and abilities of the group and special circumstances that may exist on the day of the program.

Objectives:

  1. Describe the role of glaciers in the formation of Lake Michigan.
  2. Explain how waves, wind, and plants help form and shape the dunes.
  3. Describe what they observed, heard and felt while exploring the dunes and beach.
  4. Give examples of how humans can help protect the dunes.
  5. List at least three plants found on the dunes.

Materials

This is the lesson plan and field trip guide for the A Grain of Truth program.

Download A Grain of Truth lesson plan

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Last updated: August 13, 2020