ONLINE REAL-TIME DATA AND SCIENCE EDUCATION RESOURCES Real-Time Data on the meteorological conditions of the Great Lakes region Title

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS)

Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)

http://data.glos.us/datacatalog/

Tools and forecast data to improve safety, enhance the economy, and protect our environment.

National Center for Water Quality Data

Heidelberg University

http://www.heidelberg.edu/academiclife/distincti ve/ncwqr/data

Downloadable datasets and a user's guide for numerous rivers in Ohio.

Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL)

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/data/ice/

Historical and current data and images on water temperatures and ice cover of the Great Lakes.

CoastWatch

NOAA GLERL

http://coastwatch.glerl.noaa.gov/

Meteorological data for the Great Lakes, including satellite images and graphs.

Real-Time Meteorological Observation Network

NOAA GLERL

http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/metdata/#cams

Webcam images updated every 10 min.

Water Temperature Map

NOAA National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC)

http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/glakes_tma p.html

Map of Great Lakes with near real-time water temperatures from various weather stations.

Environmental Data Discovery and Transformation (EnDDaT)

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

http://cida.usgs.gov/enddat/

Real-time meteorological data for modeling. User's Guide included.

National Data Buoy Center

NOAA

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/

Real-time weather data at various stations throughout the Great Lakes.

Citizen Science programs to get involved with in Ohio and across the globe Title

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Ohio Frog & Toad Calling Survey

Ohio Division of Wildlife

http://www.ohioamphibians.com/frogs/cal lsurvey/index.html

How to be a frog/toad call surveyor in Ohio

Vernal Pool Monitoring Program

Ohio Environmental Council (OEC)

http://www.theoec.org/campaign/vernalpool-program

Workshops on the flora/fauna of vernal pools, and how to properly monitor them.

Long-term Butterfly Monitoring

The Ohio Lepidopterists

http://www.ohiolepidopterists.org/bflymo nitoring/default.htm

How to conduct butterfly monitoring surveys

Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program

Ohio Wetlands Association

http://ohwetlands.org/?page_id=241

How to conduct marsh surveys for birds and frogs.

Cattail Volunteer Monitoring Project

National Park Service (NPS) and United States Geological Survey (USGS)

http://nwrcwebapps.cr.usgs.gov/cattail/De fault.aspx

Cattail sitings and how to measure cattails

Great Lakes Worm Watch

University of Minnesota

http://www.nrri.umn.edu/worms/default.h tm

Conduct presence/absence surveys of native and invasive earthworm species.

Wildlife Health Event Reporter

USGS & University of WisconsinMadison

http://glri.wher.org/

Reporting info on sick, injured, or dead wildlife in the Great Lakes region.

Migratory Dragonfly Partnership

The Xerxes Society

http://www.migratorydragonflypartnership .org/index/welcome

An observation network for sitings of migratory dragonflies.

eBird

Audubon and Cornell Lab of Ornithology

http://ebird.org/content/ebird/about/

Real-time, online checklist program for recording bird sightings

Globe at Night

National Optical Astronomy Observatory

http://www.globeatnight.org/

Star gazing, constellation finding, and light pollution reporting citizen science program.

Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)

National Aeronatics and Space Administration (NASA) and National Science Foundation (NSF)

https://www.globe.gov/home

Collaborative research projects between scientists, citizens, and students

Science Education Resources including lesson plans, forums, and opportunities Title Data Analysis Teaching Activities (DATA) Exercises

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The Bridge (NOAA and NMEA)

http://www2.vims.edu/bridge/search/archives.cfm

A variety of lesson plans organized by subject utilizing real-world data.

Ohio Conservation Education

Ohio Division of Wildlife (DOW)

http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/education-and-outdoordiscovery/conservation-education-projectwild/education-materials

Wildlife ID guides, lesson plans on Ohio wildlife and habitats, and how to request DOW's educational materials.

Project WILD

Council for Environmental Education

http://www.projectwild.org/

Become certified as a Project WILD instructor, and receive wildlife education curricula

Project WET

Project WET Foundation

http://www.projectwet.org/

Become certified as a Project WET instructor, and receive water education curricula

Project Learning Tree (PLT)

American Forest Foundation

https://www.plt.org/

Become certified as a PLT instructor, and receive environmental education curricula

Teaching Great Lakes Science

Michigan Sea Grant

http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/lessons/

Lesson plans using real data on earth, physical, life, and social sciences of the Great Lakes

Physical Science Investigation, and Life Science Investigation

Great Lakes Science Center

http://www.greatscience.com/educators/educatorresources/online-resources-for-educators/webbased-science-labs.aspx

Web-based curricula on physical and life sciences of the Great Lakes

Great Lakes Worm Watch

University of Minnesota

http://www.nrri.umn.edu/worms/default.htm

Lessons on earthworm ecology, identification, and research projects

Great Lakes in My World Curricula

Alliance for the Great Lakes

http://www.greatlakes.org/glimw

Purchase lesson plans on Great Lakes habitats, ecology, geology, history, and communities

Vernal Pool Monitoring Program

Ohio Environmental Council (OEC)

http://www.theoec.org/campaign/publicationsmonitoring-tools

Lesson plans for grades 5-12 and fact cards on the flora, fauna, and ecology of vernal pools.

Engage!

Rick Meyer

http://www.greatlakes.ws/

Online forum for lesson plans and activities about science and the Great Lakes.

Learning Experiences by Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium

http://www.sheddaquarium.org/LearningExperiences/

Curricula, programs, and volunteer opportunities sponsored by Shedd Aquarium

A Student's Guide to Global Climate Change

US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/students/index .html

Online resources and activities to teach students about climate change, and involve them in solutions

Resources from US EPA, Region 2

US EPA

http://www.epa.gov/region2/citizenscience/additio nalresources.html

List of websites with a variety of environmental info, lesson plans, activities, and citizen science projects

National Park Service Teachers website

National Park Service (NPS)

http://www.nps.gov/teachers/index.htm?utm_sour ce=news_release&utm_medium=national&utm_ca mpaign=for_teachers_portal

Lists of curricula, field trips, and professional development opportunities the NPS offers throughout the country

Dawes Arboretum Outreach

Dawes Arboretum

https://dawesarb.org/learn/outreach/

Educational opportunities including field trips and in-school programs

Educator Resources, Great Lakes Watershed

Cranbrook Institute of Science

http://www.greatlakeswatershed.org/educatorresources.html

Lesson plans and resources about the Great Lakes watershed.

Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)

National Aeronatics and Space Administration (NASA) and National Science Foundation (NSF)

https://www.globe.gov/home

Collaborative research projects between scientists, citizens, and students