LGA Lake Education -- Activities

History of a Stream

Students research a stream and become tour guides. This activity combines both history and science to learn how the stream may have been affected by history over time, and how humans may be impacting the stream now. Maps for this activity can be obtained at the LGA, and the local history museum may have some old maps so students can see the changes of the stream over time. 
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Last of the Mohicans

Take a look at a classic novel by James Fenimore Cooper. Students will compare and contrast Lake George then and Lake George now. 
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Watershed model

This activity will reinforce how to delineate a watershed. After delineating the Lake George Watershed, students will then create a 3-dimensional view of the watershed. This activity more appropriate for older students, grades 9-12. Mapping Exercise 2 would be a good prerequisite for this activity. 
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Water Cycle

Students will create a water cycle poster for Lake George and include where and how contaminants might enter the lake (different non-point sources: lawns, cars, roads, etc.) 
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