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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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Handout
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...
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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.
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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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Handout
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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Lesson Plan
US Geological Survey

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation: Exploring the History of the Lake

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A collection of lessons where students 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 daily...
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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.