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Other

Living Lakes: Saint Lucia Lake

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides color pictures and statistics on the biological and watershed characteristics of the Saint Lucia Lake on the east coast of South Africa.
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Other

Combat Fishing: Ecology of Lakes and Ponds

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from combat fishing describes the ecology of lakes and ponds for anglers and other fish. It is a very in-depth site with a lot of text, but presented in and easy-to-understand format. The information is very factual and...
Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Earth's Water: Lakes and Reservoirs

For Students 9th - 10th
The USGS reviews the differences between lakes and reservoirs. They discuss the history of freshwater and salt water lakes. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
Handout
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Great Salt Lake All Year

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate an ecosystem teeming with life, and discover the many bird species who reside at the Great Salt Lake throughout the year.
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Other

Living Lakes: Lake Baikal

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a thorough look at the biological and geological characteristics of Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia. Includes wonderful pictures.
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US Geological Survey

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation: Exploring the History of the Lake

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A collection of lessons where young scholars explore the history of Lake Pontchartrain Basin. By researching and finding primary and secondary documents and artifacts, students will create a time line, concept map, and journals about...
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Lakes

For Students K - 1st
What is a lake? Learn about some famous lakes in the world and how they are formed.