Whitefish Dunes State Park
People of the Dunes
Groups of people occupied Whitefish Dunes during four different periods. While exploring the tools and work of an archaeologist, students will "meet" these people through reconstructed village sites and discover why each group came to this area. And, they will learn why garbage plays an important role in understanding past cultures. Through artifacts, students will try their hand at identifying different periods of culture.
| Grades | 10-12 |
| Time of Year | April-November |
| Length of Program | 1 hour |
| Maximum Number of Students | 25 |
| Preferred Adult/Student Ratio | 1/15 |
| Fees |
Wisconsin Model Academic Standards
This program addresses the following academic standards:
Environmental Education
- B.12.10 Identify and evaluate multiple uses of natural resources
- B.12.11 Assess how natural resources affect society
Science
- B.12.1 Show how cultures and individuals contribute to science
- B.12.3 Relate the major themes of science to human progress
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. This program can be combined with
Native American Games or Cordage
Making.
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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