Dive into our Great Lakes Lessons & Resources
Explore curated Great Lakes resources from Sea Grant and other partners.
These resources are available to educators at no-cost with funding and support from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), Great Lakes Sea Grant Network (GLSGN), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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.
Podcast: Wisconsin Water News
Wisconsin is a state shaped by water. From its western border defined by the Mississippi River…
Video: Lake Michigan Seiche Time Lapse
A time-lapse video (0:16) of a Great Lakes seiche occurring in a coastal wetland on March…
Video: Shaping the Shoreline: Revetments and Seawalls in the Great Lakes
This video (6:05) discusses characteristics of revetment and seawall design, how they may contribute to shaping…
Video: Shaping the Shoreline: Natural Processes in the Great Lakes
Natural processes play a major role in shaping the coasts of the Great Lakes. This short…
Video: Shaping the Shoreline: Groin Structures in the Great Lakes
This video (4:52) highlights characteristics of groin design, how they interface with natural processes and may…
Center for Great Lakes Literacy website brimming with resources for educators
By Geneva Langeland | September 2025 Digital Resource Library The Sea Grant-led Center for Great Lakes…
2025 Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Michigan
By Julie Fiorito | August, 2025 What happened? Fifteen educators from across the Great Lakes spent…
2024 Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Erie
By Michelle Niedermeier | July 7, 2024 What happened? 15 teachers and educators from across the…
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.