This lesson plan aims to educate students about biodiversity, interactions between biotic and abiotic components, and the impacts of development on freshwater resources. Students will learn about the importance of protecting cold water lake trout lakes and create an informational poster on the topic. The activity will help students understand and communicate the importance of reducing the cumulative impacts of development on deep cold water lakes. Students will also assess the impact of human activities on the environment and analyze ways to mitigate negative impacts and contribute to environmental sustainability.