Edgewater Park Site

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/edgewater-park-site

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Edgewater Park Site?Cleveland, Ohio, situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie
2. How many people live in Edgewater Park Site?Serves the population of Cleveland, estimated at over 370,000 residents
3. What language do people speak in Edgewater Park Site?English is the primary language spoken in Cleveland, Ohio
4. Who lived at Edgewater Park Site before Europeans?Long before Europeans came, the Erie people lived there, fishing, farming, and making their homes near the lake.
5. What can you do at Edgewater Park today?Today you can run, bike, have picnics, see nature, and learn about the park’s history through events and educational programs.

Lacustrine environment: Relating to or found in a lake, including its shores and surrounding land.
Indigenous heritage: The traditions, history, and cultural practices of the original inhabitants of a region.
Urban environmental stewardship: The responsible management and protection of natural resources within city areas.