This Students Ask Scientists presentation will discuss how environmental chemists study “emerging contaminants” – unregulated chemicals and particles in the environment – using microplastics as a primary example of an emerging contaminant. The four key concepts that will be discussed are: (1) the sources of microplastics, (2) the processes governing the transport of microplastics, (3) […]
Join Great Lakes Great Great and Wisconsin Sea Grant for a conversation with The Gales of November author, John U. Bacon. Learn more and register today. Who: All community members are welcome. When: October 28, 6 pm to 7 pm CT Where: Synchronous, via Zoom (link to be sent after registering) What: The Gales of November: […]
NOAA MARINE DEBRIS PROGRAM ART CONTEST AND CALENDAR The NOAA Marine Debris Program holds an art contest to reach K-8 students and help raise awareness about marine debris. Marine debris […]
NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program offers educators a unique opportunity to join NOAA scientists aboard an ocean research vessel as a member of the science team. Since 1990, more than […]
Explore ways to navigate conservation learning with your students. Connect with Shedd and local experts as they share strategies, content and stories to support your instruction. Practice with tools to […]
SHOW WHAT THE GREAT LAKES MEAN TO YOU THROUGH A STUDENT SHORT! Each year, the Student Shorts Film Competition is an exciting part of Thunder Bay International Film Festival (TBIFF)! […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]