The group was formed in January 2004 to formulate ideas on how to develop an educational tool that would encompass many facets of Great Lakes resources including fisheries. Many of the educators identified fisheries as a missing component in their teachings of Great Lakes issues and want to include the topic in the development of this curriculum. The group determined the focus age group to be grades four through seven. Many different ideas on a central theme for the curriculum where examined. One of these included imitating the route of a shipping vessel stopping at different ports in the Great Lakes where the resources at these locations can then be examined. The group will meet quarterly to formulate more concise ideas and look for avenues of funding.