Examples of Minnesota Education Standards that can be Addressed
Life Science
Concepts: Living Systems in St. Louis River Watershed
Goal: Gain an understanding of flow of energy in a mixed coniferous/hardwood ecosystem via species of the region.
Discuss defining characteristics of various ecosystems in St. Louis River watershed.
General introduction to ecology: species, populations, communities, and interactions.
Forest Ecology, fire, change, and succession.
Life Science
Concepts: What is a Watershed and Introduction to Stream Ecology
Goals: Define what a watershed is.
Understand Water cycle and forms of water pollution.
Discuss and understand flow of energy in a stream.
Discuss and understand significance of water temperature and oxygen levels as well as nutrient flow into streams.
Bio-indicators/macroinvertebrates and gauging stream health.
Earth Science
Concepts: Earth Structure Processes in St. Louis River Watershed
Goals: View and discuss evidence of plate tectonic movements in Thomson Formation bed rock.
Discuss and view evidence and affects of glacial activity on landscape.
Discuss the rock cycle and types of rocks that make up Thomson Formation.
Physical Education
Concepts: Physical Activity and the Ability to to Demonstrate Understanding of Movement
Goals:Participate, learn, and demonstrate paddling, climbing and other adventure sport techniques.
Focus on team work and also individual confidence through tangible physical achievements.
Social Studies
Concepts: Cultural History of the St. Louis River Watershed
Goals: Discuss Anishinaabe culture in the St. Louis River watershed, past and present.
Discuss early explorers and fur trade.
Discuss Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) contributions to science and engineering such as medicinal plants and use of woodland resources to live.
Social Srudies
Human Interaction and the Environment
Goals: Discuss interconnectedness of the environment and human activities, including technologies and human impacts.
Discuss current trade, commerce and industry on the St. Louis River today.
Discuss recreation on the St. Louis River and its impact on local economy.
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