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Lesson 2.2: Spotlight on a Scientist, Plastic Pollution and You
Background Meet a scientist who studies plastic pollution! This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution…
Lesson 2.1: Recycling in Your Community, Plastic Pollution and You
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…
Lesson 1.4: Plastic Pollution in Your Life, Plastic Pollution and You
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…
Lesson 1.3: Types of Plastic, Plastic Pollution and You
Background This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution and You curriculum developed by the educators…
Video: Ballast Water, GLANSIS Series Part 2
This short animated video (3:34) introduces the concept of cargo ship ballast water as a vector…
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