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\nWhat’s so Great about the Great Lakes?\n

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\nHow many states touch the Great Lakes? How much water is in them? How many lakes are there? Watch a video that dives into the greatness of the Great Lakes, exploring the different habitats and efforts to protect them.\n
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\nWord Search: Great Lakes Birds\n

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\nYoung biologists find these Great Lakes birds names in this word search. Each of the 18 birds has an accurate and colorful representation on the worksheet. There is an answer key at the bottom of the worksheet as well. The birds all live...\n
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\nGreat Lakes Food Web\n

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\nStudents identify species and components of a Great Lakes food web. Using note cards, they place themselves in the correct order of the food chain based on the species present. They discuss what they believe happens to various species...\n
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\nIntroducing Industries\n

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\nIf you are looking for a way to explore Michigan's resources, physical features, and more, this lesson is for you. After discussing Michigan and the Great Lakes, learners fill out a graphic organizer identifying the state's natural...\n
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\nFamiliar Great Lakes Plants Word Search\n

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\nIn this word search worksheet, students locate the names of familiar plants that are found in the Great Lakes region. They use the pictures and labels which are shown on the page to locate the 17 names in the puzzle.\n
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\nGreat Lakes Animals Word Scramble\n

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\nIn this science worksheet, students will focus on the names of various animals found in the Great Lakes region. Students will unscramble the names of ten animals and write the names in the spaces provided below each picture.\n
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\nGreat Lakes Wildlife Word Search\n

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\nIn this word search worksheet, students locate the names of a variety of wildlife that is found in the Great Lakes region. They use 18 pictures and their labels to find the names in the puzzle.\n
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\nFish Identification\n

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\nUsing a dichotomous key, pupils identify characteristics of fish who live in the Great Lakes and explain how these features help them survive. In small groups, class members discover what features scientists consider important and...\n
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\nEnvironmental Decision Making\n

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\nPupils participate in a board game activity in which landing on a space called \"Decision Card\" presents them with a land-use situation to consider and decide how to act. In order to advance in Hydropoly, players must think critically and...\n
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\nTeaching About the Hydrosphere\n

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\nEighth graders are introduced to the Earth's hydrologic system including the cycling of water in the atmosphere and the movement of water on the surface of the planet using the Great Lakes watershed as an example.\n
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\nIced In\n

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\nIntroduce junior oceanographers to ice conditions in The Great Lakes. The ice map links are no longer available, so you will not be able to have your class perform the mentioned data activity. You can, however, access the Canadian Ice...\n
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\nAncient Hunters of the Great Lakes\n

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\nLearners describe theories on how the first humans came to America and show the evidence that supports it.  In this investigative lesson plan students study given material and prepare written or oral reports in their groups. \n
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\nThe Big Blow\n

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\nStudents identify and explain factors that contribute to extreme storms in the Great Lakes.  In this investigative lesson students study the weather systems in the Great Lakes and compare cyclones to tropical storms. \n
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\nWho Are the Aliens in Our Inland Seas?\n

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\nLearners work in teams to research specific landforms in Great Lakes Watershed, compile information into data table, and write legend explaining landform for children's book. Students then research area surrounding landform, compile...\n
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\nThe Great Lakes Plain Regions\n

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\nFourth graders explore the Great Lakes Plain region of Indiana. They discuss the key differences in the three regions of Indiana. Students discuss the landmarks, resources and other attributes of the Great Lakes Plain region and they...\n
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\nThe Lake Effect\n

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\nFourth graders conduct an experiment demonstrating the effects of water and air temperature on precipitation. They create graphs demonstrating their findings using Claris Works for Kids.\n
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\nGreat Lakes Snow Analysis Collaborative Network\n

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\nStudents interpret data on snow cover and analyze trend patterns. In this snow lesson students compare data and locate their school's GPS coordinates.\n
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\nWhat’s so “Great” about these Lakes?\n

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\nYoung scholars label the regions and major ports of the Great Lakes region. In this environmental science lesson, students create a timeline about the history and development of the Great Lakes. They discuss the problems its facing today.\n
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\nProblem Based Learning Scenario\n

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\nLearners research about the function of MPA's. In this marine science lesson, students explore how humans influence changes near these areas. They explore different MPA's in the Great Lakes region.\n
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\nDescribing Center, Variability, and Shape of a Data Distribution from a Graphical Representation\n

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\nWhat is the typical length of a yellow perch? Pupils analyze a histogram of lengths for a sample of yellow perch from the Great Lakes. They determine which measures of center and variability are best to use based upon the shape of the...\n
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\nThe Aztecs - Mighty Warriors of Mexico\n

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\nUpper elementary learners identify the Aztecs as the builders of a great city and rich civilization in what is now Mexico. They locate the Aztec Empire and its capital on a map and place the Aztecs in the chronology of American history....\n
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\nA Good Boat is Hard To Find\n

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\nEighth graders design and construct a safe and efficient human powered watercraft that can be used on a trip on the Great Lakes. Students utilize math and measurement skills to design and cut the pieces for their boat. Working in...\n
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\nMichigan Food: From Farm to You\n

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\nStudents recognize Michigan on a map and understand how its climate is affected by the Great Lakes. In this Michigan food lesson, students play a trivia game to identify the produce of Michigan. Students relate the climate in each part...\n
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\nEastern Woodland Natives\n

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\nSupplement your social studies instruction with a reading passage about the Eastern Woodlands. After reading the passage, learners respond to five related questions.\n
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