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Plankton Nets
Plankton nets allow students to collect samples of organisms from local waterways that can otherwise be difficult to access. The kit also includes identification keys for commonly found algae, phytoplankton, diatoms and zooplankton. This kit includes two plankton nets. Reserve the Light Microscopes kit from the Teacher Resource Center to allow your students to see… View More
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.
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.
Examining Cause and Effect: Mussel Mania
Students become mussels to explore how invasive species can affect the balance within aquatic ecosystems.
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.
Habitat Hideout
Students learn to identify preferred fish habitats to help them locate fish “hideouts” when they go fishing.