Curated OER
Ecology and the St. Lawrence River
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...
Curated OER
The Mighty Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway System
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...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Oceans and Seas: Gulf of St. Lawrence
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....
Other
1000 Islands: Ogdensburg's Role in the War of 1812
A very detailed account of this battle, explaining the military considerations that led up to it on both the American and British sides.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Exploring Borderlands: Samuel De Champlain
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"...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Jacques Cartier
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.
Other
The St. Lawrence River
This site is a brief history of the St. Lawrence River and its historical and geographical importance.
Other
American Journeys: Background on the Journey of Jean Nicolet, 1634
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."
Other
Upper Canada Village
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...
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: Fall of Quebec (1759)
Read about the James Wolfe's capture of Quebec in the French and Indian War.
Other
City of Joliet: Louis Jolliet
This page gives a brief biography of Louis Jolliet, the French explorer that explored the Mississippi River.
Mariners' Museum and Park
The Mariner's Museum: Jacques Cartier
An overview of the life of Jacques Cartier. Read about his four voyages, find maps of those voyages, and see drawings of his ships.
Curated OER
Mp 0000.25.211
An introductory site that looks at the many aspects of the St. Lawrence River.
Curated OER
Mp 0000.25.319
An introductory site that looks at the many aspects of the St. Lawrence River.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: St. Lawrence River
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "St. Lawrence River."