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These resources are available to educators at no-cost with funding and support from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), Great Lakes Sea Grant Network (GLSGN), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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Video: 2026 Great Lakes BioBlitz Kick-off Webinar
In this video (50:00), learn how citizen science data and iNaturalist empower environmental research. The 2026…
Video: Understanding the Great Lakes Watershed
In this video (2:11), learn about the Great Lakes Watershed, one of the most complex and…
Video: Making Mercury Toxic: Microbial transformations of a global pollutant – Students Ask Scientists
In this video (0:53:53), join Dr. Ben Peterson, an Assistant Professor in the School of Freshwater…
Lesson: Flexing Their Mussels – The population power of Dreissenid mussels in Lake Michigan
Overview This lesson provides students with an understanding of the life cycle of Dreissena mussels, their…
Full Curriculum: Ripple Effects, The Impact of Aquatic Invasive Species in the Great Lakes
Ripple Effects is a collection of 6-12 grade activities that introduce students to aquatic invasive species…
Lesson 8: Ripple Effects, Why Do They Thrive
Lesson Summary Students research the physical, biological, and behavioral characteristics of aquatic invasive species (AIS) that…
Lesson 7: Ripple Effects, Don’t Stop For Hitchhikers
Lesson Summary Students role-play the part of lake inhabitants and the aquatic invasive species (AIS) that…
Lesson 6: Ripple Effects, Fishing For Invader Clues
Lesson Summary This activity offers an engaging way for students to conduct research on a specific…
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