FREE - Sand Dune Succession, Geology, Flora and Fauna of West Beach

by Indiana Dunes National Park

Ranger introduces Indiana Dunes National Park and why it is special.

Program then focuses on aspects of what makes up the dunes at Indiana Dunes.

Walking inland from the beach to forest is literally a walk through the nature of time.

We will highlight the ice age geology and then plant and animal succession of habitats.

Program Rating

based on 4 evaluation(s).

Book it!

About This Program

Cost

Multipoint: $0.00
Multipoint Premium: $0.00
View Only: 0.00
View Only Premium: $0.00
Point to Point: $0.00
Point to Point Premium: $0.00
By Request: $0.00
By Request Premium: $0.00

FREE!

Program is free.

Length

30-60 minute power point and questions

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

no minimum

Maximum participants:

no maximum

Primary Disciplines

Community Interests, Health/Physical Education, Problem Solving, Sciences, Social Studies/History

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Webinar
Zoom
WebEx
Microsoft Teams

Booking Information

This program is appropriate year-round.

Book it!

Receive this program and 9 more for one low price when you purchase the CILC Virtual Expeditions package. Learn more

For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Just let the presenter know.

About This Provider

Indiana Dunes National Park

Chesterton, IN
United States

Contact:
Christine Gerlach
christine_gerlach@nps.gov
219-395-1885

Program Details

Format

Introduction to ranger and park.
30-45 minute power point showing: beach, animals, plants, geology
questions and answers afterward

Objectives

1. Students will be introduced to the National Park of Indiana Dunes
2. Explore the changing habitats of sand dunes from younger to older dunes
3. Develop an appreciation of what the ice age meant to this area and the formation of the Great Lakes
4. List several animals that occur in changing habitats of dune succession
5. Encouraged to contemplate the future of habitats and dunes.

Standards Alignment

State Standards

State standards for K - 12 can be sent upon request.