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.
Video: A Lampricide Treatment, Up Close
This video (5:36) shows and explains the process of sea lamprey control with lampricides. The control…
Printable: Coloring Sheets and Paper Crafts
This collection created by Taaja Tucker features coloring sheets and papercraft focused on aquatic wildlife. Coloring…
Video: Sea Lamprey Aquarium
This short video (2:58) shows Sea Lamprey, which are invasive in the Great Lakes, in an…
Books: Select Bibliography of the Great Lakes
This select bibliography was compiled by Anne Moser, Wisconsin Water Library at University of Wisconsin-Madison in…
Books: Select Bibliography of the Great Lakes for Young Readers
This select bibliography was compiled by Anne Moser, Wisconsin Water Library at University of Wisconsin-Madison in…
Book: The Great Lakes
Book Description: The Great Lakes—Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior—are five blue jewels set a bit…
Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems, Lesson 2 Invasive Crayfish and Community Changes
Background Students first read about mysterious population changes in a freshwater ecosystem, then create line graphs…
Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 3.5 Creating an Action Plan: What Can You Do About Plastic Pollution?
Background This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution and You curriculum developed by the educators…
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.