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Aquatic Invasive Species Enrichment Activities

Provided by: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Activity - Outdoors Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

  • This resource contains six activities to teach students about invasive and non-native species in Michigan's waterways.
  • Students will simulate the life cycle of a salmon, learn about the impacts of sea lamprey on lake trout, role-play as stakeholders dealing with resource problems, research animal habitats, model the invasion of zebra mussels, and brainstorm solutions for keeping invasive carp from overtaking Michigan waters.
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Subjects: Science, Biology
Authors: Michigan Department of Natural Resources, EGLE, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Great Lakes Restoration
Region: Michigan
Languages: English

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