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Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems, Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems, Lesson 1
Lesson Summary This lesson is designed to be highly adaptable, but options include a brief “crayfish…

Spotlight on a Scientist, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 2.2
Background Meet a scientist who studies plastic pollution! This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution…

Recycling in Your Community, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 2.1
Background This lesson, part of the Plastic Pollution and You curriculum developed by the educators from…

Video: Invasive Carp, GLANSIS Series Part 5
This short animated video (4:00) describes invasive carp species (bighead carp, silver carp, grass carp, and…

Video: Sea Lamprey, GLANSIS Series Part 3
This short animated video (3:50) details the history of the sea lamprey’s introduction into the Great…

Plastic Pollution in Your Life, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 1.4
Background This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution and You curriculum developed by the educators…

Video: Zebra and Quagga Mussels, GLANSIS Series Part 4
This short animated video (3:28) highlights adaptations of invasive freshwater mussels, their impacts on the Great…

Types of Plastic, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 1.3
Background This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution and You curriculum developed by the educators…

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