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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ecology and the St. Lawrence River

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders complete a unit of lessons on ecosystems, organism interactions, and energy flow. They create a key for known species of fish, diagram the movement of energy through an ecosystem, and create and present food chains and food...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Mighty Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway System

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils 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...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Oceans and Seas: Gulf of St. Lawrence

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the hydrology and the geography of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Discusses water quality, aquatic species, and some of the ecoregions that surround the St. Lawrence Seaway, including lowlands and forests....
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Website
Other

1000 Islands: Ogdensburg's Role in the War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed account of this battle, explaining the military considerations that led up to it on both the American and British sides.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Exploring Borderlands: Samuel De Champlain

For Students 9th - 10th
This passage highlights passionate French explorer, Samuel de Champlain, in his conquest for new lands in present day Canada and his establishment of France's North American capital of Quebec. Click the "Samuel de Champlain Activities"...
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Jacques Cartier

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore the St. Lawrence River with French navigator, Jacques Cartier, while reading about his voyages to Eastern Canada. Provides photos of the river, as well as a painting of his ship, Grande Hermine.
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Website
Other

The St. Lawrence River

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a brief history of the St. Lawrence River and its historical and geographical importance.
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Unit Plan
Other

American Journeys: Background on the Journey of Jean Nicolet, 1634

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of Jean Nicolet's expedition to the western Great Lakes. The information is from an account written by a Jesuit priest who was a friend of Nicolet. Read the primary source by clicking on "Read this Document."
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Website
Other

Upper Canada Village

For Students 9th - 10th
Ever want to know what life in Canada was like back in the 1860's? Well, look no further than this site! Information can be found on topics such as: daily life, communication, manufacturing, religion and more. Also be sure to check out...
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Website
Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: Fall of Quebec (1759)

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the James Wolfe's capture of Quebec in the French and Indian War.
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Website
Other

City of Joliet: Louis Jolliet

For Students 9th - 10th
This page gives a brief biography of Louis Jolliet, the French explorer that explored the Mississippi River.
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Website
Mariners' Museum and Park

The Mariner's Museum: Jacques Cartier

For Students 5th - 8th
An overview of the life of Jacques Cartier. Read about his four voyages, find maps of those voyages, and see drawings of his ships.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Mp 0000.25.211

For Students 9th - 10th
An introductory site that looks at the many aspects of the St. Lawrence River.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Mp 0000.25.319

For Students 9th - 10th
An introductory site that looks at the many aspects of the St. Lawrence River.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: St. Lawrence River

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "St. Lawrence River."