The New Wave of Education

The Port of Call for All is a series of lesson plans for 4th and 6th grade students developed by area teachers and museum professionals to engage children in thinking about the Port of Green Bay beyond bridges and ships, but rather as a link to the rest of the world. The lessons are designed for teachers to use individually or as a complete unit. Either way, the lessons will give students a comprehensive understanding of the Port of Green Bay and its vital role in our history, our lives and our future. 

Each lesson in The Port of Call for All includes activities that engage students in learning about history, geography, mapping skills, ecosystems of the Great Lakes, shipping and commerce and more. The lessons use a variety of hands on activities and resources like CDs, books, and DVD's to enhance students learning.  And the curriculum meets Wisconsin standards for 4th and 6th grade students.

Great Lakes Shipping Trunk

The Great Lakes Shipping Education Trunk is a new resource being offered through the Port of Green Bay to help bring the importance of the maritime transportation industry operating on the Great Lakes right to your classroom! The trunk is filled with comprehensive hands-on materials for K-12 students. 
Click here for more information on the Shipping Trunk.

Teacher Feedback Needed! 

Have you used the Port of Call for All curriculum in your classroom?  We want to know what you think and appreciate your help by filling out a 4th grade or 6th grade teacher feedback form. Completed forms can be emailed to haen_dr@co.brown.wi.us. Better yet, become a fan of the Port of Green bay fan page (www.facebook.com search Port of Green Bay) and send us your thoughts and / or pictures of the learning in action!  

Click on each link below to download the FREE lesson plans, resources and classroom activities

Introduction and Lessons

4th Grade Lessons

6th Grade Lessons

Resources & Classroom Activities

4^th Grade – Lesson 1  

            Introduction Notes  

            Map Handout

            World Map

            Midwest Map

            WI Map

            Resource Chart – House – Student

            Resource Chart – House – Teacher

            Resource Chart – Port – Student

            Resource Chart – Port – Teacher

            Wordsearch

4^th Grade – Lesson 2

            History of the Port PowerPoint

            News Article and Keywords

4^th Grade – Lesson 3

            **Noresources for lesson 3 required**

4^th Grade – Lesson 4

            Introduction Notes

            Recycle Poster

            Group Action Plan

6^th Grade – Lesson 1

            Freighter Travel Times

            Distance Chart

            Press Gazette Article

            Press Gazette Article Questions

            Crossword – Student Version

            Crossword – Teacher Version

6^th Grade – Lesson 2

            Geography Themes PowerPoint

            Port Geography Questions

6^th Grade – Lesson 3

            KWL Chart

            ABC Boxes

6^th Grade – Lesson 4

            **No resources for lesson 4 required**

The Port of Green Bay would like to thank Wendy Lutzke and Norma Bishop at the Wisconsin Martime Museum and Nicki VanLaanen at Ashwaubenon School District for their help in development of curriculum materials.