Lesson Plan Topics

Click on the links below to navigate to a topic of interest:

Water Cycle & Hydrology

Water Use & Conservation

Soil, Watersheds, & Water Quality

Great Lakes & Ecosystem Connections

Invasive Species & Human Impacts

Stewardship, Litter, & Recycling

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Water Cycle & Hydrology

These lessons explore the movement of water on Earth — in the atmosphere, on land, and underground. Students see how water connects ecosystems and human activity.

Water Use & Conservation

Focuses on how humans use water, the challenges of limited supply, and strategies for conservation.

Soil, Watersheds, & Water Quality

Lessons that highlight the role of soil and watersheds in filtering and protecting water, while showing how human activity impacts quality.

Great Lakes & Ecosystem Connections

Engages students with the unique ecosystems of the Great Lakes, connecting science, history, and stewardship.

Invasive Species & Human Impacts

Highlights the threats of invasive species, pollution, and the overuse of natural resources while encouraging critical thinking about human responsibility.

Stewardship, Litter, & Recycling

Encourages responsibility through hands-on projects and activities that reduce waste and protect local waters.

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Virtual Learning Resources

Michigan Sea Grant’s H.O.M.E.S at Home 

Other Resources

The Great Lakes Basin Map (poster) for watershed education in the classroom