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Sea Lamprey Lesson PlanSea Lamprey Lesson Plan
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Michigan Sea Grant
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Sea Lamprey

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Learners discuss the types of technology that are used to control the population of sea lamprey in the Great Lakes. They explain the parasite/host relationship and understand the devastating impact invasive species have on ecosystems. The board game activity examines how the Great Lakes are connected, where spawning hot spots are located, and the extreme challenge of controlling non-native species.

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the great lakes, invasive species

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great lakes, lamprey, science
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
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