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Curated OER

Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry learning exercise, students read a 3 page article and then answer 10 statements as true or false.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that declare the details of the Great Lakes and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Great Lakes

For Students 9th - 10th
The EPA profiles the Great Lakes ecosystem, their ecological protection and restoration, wetlands, shorelands, pollution prevention, and so on. Click "Visualizing the Great Lakes" for pictures of the lake environment.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: The Great Lakes

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Great Lakes by reading detailed facts and data about each of the five lakes. Presents information about management plans, environmental issues, and physical features.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Discover the Great Lakes

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Lakes include, Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario. These lakes form the largest fresh water system on earth and they are North America's greatest natural resource. Learn about the different lakes, how they formed,...
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Activity
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Lakes and Ponds

For Students 3rd - 8th
This illustrated website features facts about lakes and ponds and their special place in geography, natural history, and as a biome.
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Great Lakes

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this resource to briefly explore the geography and history, meet the wildlife, and understand the threats to the Great Lakes basin.
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago: The Great Lakes: Our Legacy, Our Future

For Students 9th - 10th
This 2001 exhibit focused on the EPA's Great Lakes National Program Office's work to ensure the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes in the areas of chemical contamination and habitat loss.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: The Great Lakes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Map highlighting the Great Lakes of North America.