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Social Science

The lessons and data sets found here focus on the social aspects of scientific issues, for example making tough natural resource decisions and contributing to beach health.

Lessons

  • Environmental Decision Making
    • Activity: Hydropoly – A Decision-Making Game
  • Fish Habitat and Humans
    • Activity: Habitat Field Work
  • Great Lakes Careers
    • Activity: Choosing a Career in Science
  • Healthy Beaches, Healthy Lakes

Data Sets

  • Beach cleanup data for Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie and Superior

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