GLIFWC's Climate Change Program

• This article provides an overview of the climate change program and gives links to the many projects the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission have started to research and mitigate the effects of climate change on plants and wildlife in the Great Lakes area.
• Students will learn the importance of GLIFWC climate change projects and how they can help contribute.

Positives

• There are many additional resources provided for additional context and learning.
• This and other resources from GLIFWC emphasize respect for Indigenous peoples, their knowledge, and their culture.

Additional Prerequisites

• It may be beneficial for students to understand the history of Indigenous peoples in North America and how their practices work with nature in a more sustainable way than those of some other cultures.

 Differentiation

• Using the link at the bottom of the home screen, or on the Phenology Study page, classes can participate in citizen science by taking data on some of the things listed on the website or anything else that may be helpful to studying phenology. Students can create journals and go out and record at regular intervals throughout the school year or season.
• Students can go on a web-quest, answering questions about each of the projects featured on the webpage, such as what it is, what the goal is, where it is taking place, etc. Depending on student reading stamina, students can answer questions about all projects or just one and work individually or in small groups.
• Students may want to further research the Anishinaabe people and their culture to understand more about their practices and how they interact with nature.
• Consider using sections of the report to guide students in creating climate solutions that support people and nature.