Whitefish Dunes State Park
Geology of Whitefish Dunes
Become geologists to discover the history of the land now known as Whitefish Dunes State Park. Students will examine different rock types and how each are created, find fossils, discover signs of an ancient sea and what lived there, study the effects of the glacier on the land and effects of post glacier period, look at causes of erosion of rocks, and create sand dunes.
| Grades | 10-12 |
| Time of Year | May - October |
| Length of Program | 1 1/2 hours |
| Maximum Number of Students | 20 |
| Preferred Adult/Student Ratio | 1/15 |
| Fees |
Wisconsin Model Academic Standards
This program addresses the following academic standards:
Science
- D.12.12 Explain changes in living things, earth's features, and stars
- E.12.2 Analyze the geochemical and physical cycles of the earth
Social Studies
- A.12.1 Use atlases and vocabulary to describe a place
See a list of all our programs correlated with the standards, in list or table format [PDF 18KB].
Special Instructions
The program is entirely an outdoor program. Dress in layers because the park is at least 10-15 degrees cooler than inland temperatures. Windbreakers are also a suggestion.
Contact
Carolyn Rock
Whitefish Dunes State Park
3275 Clark Lake Rd.
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone (920) 823-2400
Fax (920) 823-2640
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