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Natural History Research Project
Let’s begin our natural history research project by visiting the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth, MN!
The Aquarium models a number of habitats from the Great Lakes and around the world. With exhibits featuring hundreds of species, there are research topics galore.
As you tour through the aquarium, assist students in digging into the content of the exhibits. NOTE: Exhibits are not listed in order on the teacher sheet, but they are on the student sheet! (Sorry – ran out of time!) As you tour, encourage students to take notes about what interests them. They will need help honing specific content related to what interests them.
Have a wonderful time!
Shipwrecks Alive! New July 2014
Explore the fascinating world of sunken ships and the diverse wildlife ecosystems they attract and sustain.
Possible research prompts: shipwreck habitats; comparing shipwreck habitats (Lake Superior/South Pacific/Mediterranean Sea); causes of shipwrecks through history.
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Amazing Amazon
The Amazon River, the largest freshwater river in the world, is home to a rich diversity of species. Learn more about how this habitat impacts your life wherever you live.
Possible research prompts: Amazon River and Atlantic Ocean ecosystem compare/contrast to Flagg River and Lake Superior ecosystem
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