Whitefish Dunes State Park
From Plant to Cord
Rope, or cordage, was used in many different ways by native peoples. In this hands-on activity, students will learn to identify native plants that can be used to make cordage, and they will experience the challenges of making rope by hand.
| Grades | 5-6 |
| Time of Year | August-October |
| Length of Program | 1 hour |
| Maximum Number of Students | 25 |
| Preferred Adult/Student Ratio | 1/7 |
| Fees |
Wisconsin Model Academic Standards
This program addresses the following academic standards:
Social Studies
- A.8.10 Identify major discoveries in science and technology
- A.8.8 Describe how people interact with the physical environment
- B.8.8 Identify major scientific discoveries and innovations
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
People of the Dunes.
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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