Whitefish Dunes State Park
Tying Naturally--Making Nettle Cordage
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. Students will identify ways that cordage was discovered and used in everyday life.
| Grades | 7-8 |
| 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 due to park being 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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