Curated Video
War on the Lakes
If the U.S. Navy was to defeat the British during the War of 1812, it would not do so on the open seas. The battles that raged on the Great Lakes, however, would have a huge impact on the outcome of the war.
Curated Video
Building the Erie Canal: Explained
The earliest major industrial project in the United States’ history, the Erie Canal connected East to West by water and enabled a new era of commerce, trade, and movement.
Espresso Media
The Dangers of Plastic Pollution in the Great Lakes
In this video, chemist Sherry Mason discusses her research on the contamination of the Great Lakes with plastic particles. She highlights the alarming presence of plastic in the water, its harmful effects on marine life, and the...
TED-Ed
What’s so Great about the Great Lakes?
How 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.