In this short course, participants will learn about plankton - microscopic organisms that are carried by currents in water and make up the base of the food web in aquatic ecosystems.
Driving Question? How do plankton in the Great Lakes support the entire aquatic food web, and what factors are threatening their populations?
Great Lakes Literacy education exploration, or GLLee, opportunities are an introductory collection of resources and partners assembled to better equip educators to explore Great Lakes Literacy with youth through place-based education and stewardship opportunities in your school and community!
What is a GLLee?
Free, asynchronous short course that can be accessed virtually anytime
Google Classroom modules designed for educators to support youth engagement
Great Lakes focused issues and/or topics, career explorations with scientists, classroom resources, stewardship, and hands-on learning opportunities
Connections with other educators in a virtual community of practice