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Full Curriculum: Plastic Pollution and You
Curriculum Developed by: New York Sea Grant This curriculum is made possible through a partnership between…
Article: Alien Language Series Part 5 – What’s in a (species) name?
This article discusses the justification for reviewing and changing the names of certain species with culturally…
Article: Alien Language Series Part 4 – The importance of metaphor
This article explains how to effectively utilize metaphors to communicate with those unfamiliar with invasive species,…
Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems, Lesson 4 Native and Invasive Crayfish
Background In this lesson, students explore native and invasive crayfish species of the Great Lakes and…
Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems, Lesson 3 Crayfish Adaptations
Objectives Students will accomplish the following goals upon completing this lesson: Students will meet the following…
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…
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