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Crayfish Adaptations, Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems, Lesson 3
Lesson Summary In this lesson, students explore crayfish adaptations that help them to survive in freshwater…
Printable: Coloring Sheets and Paper Crafts
This collection created by Taaja Tucker features coloring sheets and papercraft focused on aquatic wildlife. Coloring…
Book: The Great Lakes
Book Description: The Great Lakes—Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior—are five blue jewels set a bit…
Lake Huron serves as a classroom for elementary students
By Brandon Schroeder | September 2023 What happened? Flapping their arms like migrating birds, excited students…
Database: Great Lakes Water Life
This comprehensive database shares about biodiversity of the Laurentian Great Lakes. Use the tool to generate…

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