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Aquatic Insect Collection
This collection of twelve aquatic insects allows students to observe and compare invertebrate samples. This is a great addition to the Water Habitat Site Study kit.
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.
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
Would You Drink This Water?
Students use their senses to determine the quality of water samples.
Becoming Scientists: Interpreting Visual Data
Discuss the variety of ways that data can be visually represented and understood.
Binoculars
Field-ready binoculars – three sets of twelve available. Bird guides are also available for check-out with the binoculars upon request.
Fool Fish with Flies
Students learn about the life stages and body parts of various aquatic insects.
Water Habitat Site Study
Students explore a local water ecosystem and discover organisms living in various habitats.