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The Watershed Game

The Watershed Game helps students understand the relationship between land uses within a watershed, water quality, and their community. Working in teams, students apply tools (practices, plans, and policies) to decrease water pollution while balancing financial resources. The goal for the activity is to reduce pollution from various land uses to the stream without going… View More

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Would You Drink This Water?

Students use their senses to determine the quality of water samples.

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Examining Cause and Effect: Mussel Mania

Students become mussels to explore how invasive species can affect the balance within aquatic ecosystems.

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Fish in Winter (Stability and Change)

Students play the role of fish attempting to survive a Minnesota winter

Lake Effects Curriculum

The Lake Superior Curriculum Guide for Grades K-8.

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Fool Fish with Flies

Students learn about the life stages and body parts of various aquatic insects.

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Tackling Your Tackle Box

Activities familiarize students with common lures and tackle and the fish they attract.

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Fishing Regulations and Sportsmanship

Students participate in a scavenger hunt for answers to questions derived from the Minnesota fishing regulations booklet.