Lake Coastal Waters: Students Engaged in Community-Centered Science Inquiry

The 2004-2005 school year was the first year of the Lake Coastal Waters project and it was extended through 2006. The project was a collaborative initiative engaging middle and high school students in northern Indiana in an exploration of the flora, fauna, and environmental challenges of Lake Michigan. Funded by a grant from the Department of Natural Resources, and managed by the Center for Interactive Learning (CILC), the project was designed to encourage students to explore specific problems and, based on their research, offer viable solutions to enhance the lake coastal area. The external evaluation of the project, conducted by ROCKMAN ET AL, and funded by CILC’s Vista program, explored those areas where the Vistas have previously had an impact: technology use, collaboration, problem-based learning, and civic and social awareness.

If you are interested in the development or support of a project please contact Monica Cougan at 317-231-6526.