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close up of mussel with many smaller and darker mussels attached to it

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

box of information sheets and water testing materials

Water Habitat Site Study

Students explore a local water ecosystem and discover organisms living in various habitats.

Food Chain Tag

Students discover how energy flows and is transferred between the interdependent organisms of an ecosystem.

Fishing Regulations and Sportsmanship

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

collection of animal costumes arranged neatly on table

A Superior Connection

Students model movement and relationships between organisms in Lake Superior.

collection of papers and pictures about types of animals living in rivers

It’s A Ruffe Life: An Introduction to Invasive Species

Students begin by matching images of common invasive species with their characteristics and impacts. Students then engage in an activity that simulates the impacts of Eurasian ruffe on the natural ecosystem of the St. Louis River.

collection of materials including net, toy fish, and information sheets

Becoming Scientists: Collecting Data

This lesson will help students learn why and how fisheries managers conduct fish surveys. Students will become familiar with some of the equipment and survey methods that Minnesota DNR fisheries biologists use.

Now Open – H2O: Watersheds at Work!

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