Lake+Erie

= Lake Erie =

==Insert your completed map. You will have to upload the image file and insert it on to this page. == An outline of your lake will be provided. You are expected to add the following information (to scale). You can add the information to a paper copy of the lake and scan in the final image or edit a file of the map using Paint or other software.


 * Identify the names and locations of at least 2 commercial harbors on your lake
 * Identify the names and locations of at least 3 recreational areas on your lake
 * Buffalo,NY, Painesville,Ohio, Flat Rock,Michigan
 * Identify the deepest areas of your lake
 * Lake Erie is boarded from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario

==Part 2: You will be creating an informative wiki page. ==

General introduction

Write 1-2 paragraphs describing your assigned lake. Make the paragraphs interesting. Use examples and a strong voice to engage the reader.

Harbors

Describe at least one of the harbors on your map in part 1 (150-250 words)


 * 1) Include at least 1 image of a commercial harbor on your lake on the page. Be sure to include a caption on cite the image source.
 * 2) Include links to at least 1 commercial harbor

Recreation

Describe at least two of the recreational areas on your map in part 1 (150-250 words)


 * 1) Include at least 1 image of a recreational area on your lake on the page. Be sure to include a caption on cite the image source.
 * 2) Include links to at least 3 recreational areas

Cities

Describe at least two cities on your map in part 1 (150-250 words)


 * 1) Include at least 1 image of a city on your lake on the page. Be sure to include a caption on cite the image source.
 * 2) Include links to at least 3 cities

Fact Sheet

This area can be done as bullets or short statements with headings. This does not have to be in paragraphs or complete sentences. Facts to research and include:

Lake Erie is boarded from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario
 * Location of Lake, what states or providences does it border?


 * Size
 * surface area -->4,977 sq mi
 * volume of water-->116 cubic mi
 * depth range -->62 ft average 210 ft max
 * miles/kilometers of coast line -->more than 150 mi
 * Length/width at biggest points -->lenght is 210 mi
 * Monthly average water temp (can be done as a table or a graph)
 * Record high/lows
 * te mperature
 * 62 ft average 210 ft max
 * Fishing
 * There are 8 different types of fish in Lake Erie: Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Lake Erie Bluegill, Lake Erie Catfish, Black Crappie, White Perch, Northern Pike, and Lake Erie Walleye
 * Over 25 million fish are harvested each year

Part 3: References
[|www.glerl.noaa.gov/pr/ourlakes/intro.html] [|www.cleveland.about.com/od/fishinginohio/ig/fish-of-lake-erie/]﻿ [|www.dnr.state.oh.us/geosurvey/lakeerie/lefact/tabid/7828/default.aspx]