Aquatic Invasive Species GLLee | Google Classroom Course

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? […]

Climate Literacy GLLee | Google Classroom Course

Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades 4-12 What? Climate Science Literacy is an understanding of your influence on climate and climate’s influence on you and society. Driving Question? How does climate impact Great Lakes communities and ecosystems? Register for the Climate Literacy GLLee Great Lakes Literacy education exploration, or GLLee, online courses offer […]

Coastal Erosion GLLee | Google Classroom Course

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 […]

Freshwater Mussels GLLee | Google Classroom Course

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 […]

Habitat Restoration GLLee | Google Classroom Course

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 […]

Plankton GLLee | Google Classroom Course

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 […]

Vernal Pools GLLee | Google Classroom Course

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 […]