Whitefish Dunes State Park
Sandy Stories
Where did all of this sand come from? Students will discover how rock breaks down into sand and how it moved by glacier to Whitefish Dunes. They'll identify the types of rock in the sand by color. And, they will investigate swash lines and the effects of waves on sand. By using a magnet, students will discover another magical rock type found in the sand.
| Grades | 1-2 |
| Time of Year | May-October |
| Length of Program | 30 minutes |
| Maximum Number of Students | 15 |
| Preferred Adult/Student Ratio | 1/7 |
| Fees |
Wisconsin Model Academic Standards
This program addresses the following academic standards:
Science
- A.4.5 Decide what changes over time are occurring
- D.4.2 Group and/or classify objects and substances
- D.4.5 Construct simple models of the changes taking place
- E.4.1 Investigate the composition of earth materials
- E.4.3 Describe the land and water masses of the earth
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 due to park being at least 10 -15 degrees cooler than inland temperatures. Windbreakers are also a suggestion. This program can be combined with Fossils and Dunes for a longer program.
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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