What: Educator professional development sharing about harmful algal blooms (HABs), meaningful watershed educational experiences (MWEEs), and strategies to connect with learners Who: Formal and nonformal educators of 3rd-12th grade learners When: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 4:30-6:00 PM EST Where: Virtual via Zoom How: No cost to participate. Register here by 2/13! Join Pennsylvania Sea Grant and […]
The Shipboard Science Immersion brings educators aboard the EPA R/V Lake Guardian to work alongside scientists for a week. Apply for the 2026 Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Superior by February 28, 2026. 2026 Program Details Who: 5-12th-grade teachers and non-formal* educators in the Great Lakes states of IL, IN, MI, MN, NY, OH, PA, and […]
What: Make-and-take Project WET workshop Who: Open to all 3rd to 8th-grade formal and informal educators. When: March 12, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm CT Where: 200 S Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606 How: Registration opens on January 6, 2026 and closes on February 26, 2026. Find more details here. Cost: $25 – this fee covers workshop […]
The Shipboard Science Immersion brings educators aboard the EPA R/V Lake Guardian to work alongside scientists for a week. What: Three investigations will take place during the week focused on: Photochemistry and light, and how water color and incoming light affect water chemistry and where photosynthesis happens; Presence and abundance of two important food sources for […]
What: Day-long, coastal-themed workshop designed for educators Who: ENTICE workshops are available to teachers, homeschooling educators, non-formal educators, and youth group leaders in Illinois only. When: July 16, 2026, 9 am to 3 pm CT Where: Illinois Beach State Park, Zion, IL How: Cost: $11. Register here! About: Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Illinois Department of Natural […]
Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades 4-12 What? Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are nonindigenous species that have a negative environmental, social, or economic impact on the Great Lakes region. Driving Question? How do invasive species impact the Great Lakes and what can we do to help reduce their impacts on native ecosystems? […]
Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades 6-12 What? Coastal erosion is the process by which strong wave action and coastal flooding wear down or carry away rocks, soils, and sands along the coast. Driving Question? How does coastal erosion shape the shorelines of the Great Lakes and impact our ecosystems and communities? Register […]
Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades K-12 What? Freshwater Mussels are bi-valved mollusks that act as the ‘kidneys’ of the waterways they live in. Driving Question? “How do freshwater mussels contribute to the health of aquatic ecosystems, and why are they important to both the environment and human communities?” Register for Freshwater […]
Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades K-12 What? Habitat restoration includes protecting and restoring habitat to sustain fisheries, recover protected species, and maintain resilient coastal communities and ecosystems Driving Question? How are habitat restoration efforts currently being conducted in the Great Lakes region? Register for Habitat Restoration GLLee Great Lakes Literacy education exploration, […]
Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades K-12 What? Plankton are microscopic organisms that are carried by currents in water and make up the base of the food web in aquatic ecosystems. Driving Question? “How do plankton in the Great Lakes support the entire aquatic food web, and what factors are threatening their populations?” […]
Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades 6-12 What? Vernal pools are “wicked big puddles” and ecologically serve as the “coral reefs of our northern forest ecosystems.” Driving Question? How do vernal pools (i.e., seasonal woodland wetlands) benefit the Great Lakes region? Register for Vernal Pools GLLee Great Lakes Literacy education exploration, or […]
Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades 4-12 What? Marine debris is any human-made material that can end up – on purpose or by accident – in our rivers, ocean, and Great Lakes. Driving Question? How does marine debris impact our Great Lakes and animals (including humans) and plants that depend […]