Dive into our Great Lakes Lessons & Resources
Explore curated Great Lakes resources from Sea Grant and other partners.
User Tips
- Check back often as our Resource Library continues to grow!
- Resource tags include Asset Type, Topic, Grade Level, and Subject Matter.
- With More Filters, resources are also tagged by Great Lakes Literacy Literacy Principles, Great Lake connection, and partner organization.
- Use the search bar if you are looking for a particular keyword or standard.
Article: Alien Language Series Part 2 – Stages of invasion
This article answers the questions, Do all introduced species become invasive? Does ‘established’ mean permanent? This article…
Article: Alien Language Series Part 1 – Understanding terminology about nonindigenous species
This article answers the question, What is the difference between exotic, nonindigenous, non-native, alien, nuisance, and…
Video: TED Ed – What’s so great about the Great Lakes?
This Ted-ED animated video (4:46), developed by Cheri Dobbs and Jennifer Gabrys, highlights about the Great…
Video: MI EnviroMinute – Parrot’s Feather
This short video (1:28) highlights the invasive aquatic plant, Parrot’s Feather. This video describes the identifying…
Printable: Lake St. Clair Food Web
This food web graphic features major fish species of Lake Ontario and their main food sources,…
Printable: Lake Ontario Food Web
This food web graphic features major fish species of Lake Ontario and their main food sources,…
Printable: Lake Erie Food Web
This food web graphic features major fish species of Lake Superior and their main food sources,…
Printable: Lake Superior Food Web
This food web graphic features major fish species of Lake Superior and their main food sources,…
Get your feet wet by joining us for immersive learning deep dives!
CGLL provides diverse professional learning opportunities as well as unique place-based education offerings for youth. These include shipboard science experiences, shoreside events, virtual learning (both live and self-paced), and more.