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Animal Behavior Studies
Engage students in authentic animal behavior research using the live fish collection at Great Lakes Aquarium.
Citizen Science: Birds & Phenology
Look for phenomenal phenology in your community. Watch and ID birds in your neighborhood.
Citizen Science: Cloud Clues
Name cloud characteristics in this outdoor, observational activity.
Attack Pack
This kit features twelve lessons for a variety of ages that relate to invasive species in the Great Lakes.
Freshwater Estuary/Wetlands Model: Exploring Estuary and Wetland Functions
As the St. Louis River flows into Lake Superior, it creates a freshwater estuary. This dynamic area can provide several important aquatic habitats; open water, sediment on the bottom and wetlands along the shoreline. Students will observe the characteristics of wetlands and estuaries through the use of a model and identify their importance to the health of aquatic… View More
Wild Rice Detective
Students will learn about the life cycle of wild rice and traditional harvesting methods. Then, students will solve mysteries concerning damage and predation to wild rice specimens using inquiry-based scientific methods and real-life data.
Simple Machines
Practice using simple machines in a Lake Superior context.
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.
Water Habitat Site Study
Students explore a local water ecosystem and discover organisms living in various habitats.