Coeur d'Alene
Blog Posts
Story Telling
Christine Sandahl • Jun 21, 2017
I recommend taking the time to watch the digital storytelling youtube videos found under the resources tab. As a teacher, I understand that making an emotional connection on a personal level with students is essential for the best outcomes in the classroom. Helping students make an emotional... more
Wednesday Research
Brent Patch • Jun 21, 2017
How I would love to be floating with you all!
From the research that I have seen, it appears as though the South Fork of the Couer d"Alene river was subject to the years of mining that degraded the water quality. Geographically, the South Fork flows into Couer d'Alene lake and this... more
Wednesday Morning
Marie Pengilly • Jun 21, 2017
Good morning!
If you haven’t already, check out the blogs from yesterday- what an incredible tour of the Silver Valley!
We will be in the far reaches of the Coeur d’Alene watershed today, rafting the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River, discussing historical landuse along the... more
Health of our Lakes
Bobbi Eby • Jun 21, 2017
I finished watching the Health of our Lakes video. It was very informative and eye opening about lakes that I have fished, swam in, and hiked around. I was aware of the algae in Fernan, but I did not realize that it was also threatening CDA Lake and Hayden Lake. I am away with a few questions.... more
Burke Canyon
Leisa Wick • Jun 20, 2017
As a seventh grade language arts teacher, these experiences we are having this week are so far removed from my content, so often times it is challenging--as hard as I listen--to understand some of what we are learning about. However, I was particularly intrigued by our drive to Burke Canyon.... more