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Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems, Lesson 1 Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems
Background This lesson is designed to be highly adaptable, but options include a brief “crayfish trivia”…
Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 2.2 Spotlight on a Scientist
Background This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution and You curriculum developed by the educators…
Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 2.1 Recycling in Your Community
Background This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution and You curriculum developed by the educators…
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 and You, Lesson 1.4 Plastic Pollution in Your Life
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…
Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 1.3 Types of Plastic
Background This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution and You curriculum developed by the educators…
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