LSI: Life Science Investigation
Investigation 5: The Battle for the Interior
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Interior waterways off Lake Erie serve an important function for the lake’s population.
Interior waterways off Lake Erie serve an important function for the lake’s animal population. One of the animals that rely on the unique conditions that these waterways provide is the Common Carp. <a href="http://ideastream-production.s3.amazonaws.com/images/education/lsi/LSI_lesson_5.pdf">Download Lesson Plan</a>
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LSI: Life Science Investigation
Investigation 5: The Battle for the Interior
Clip | 6m 21s
Interior waterways off Lake Erie serve an important function for the lake’s animal population. One of the animals that rely on the unique conditions that these waterways provide is the Common Carp. <a href="http://ideastream-production.s3.amazonaws.com/images/education/lsi/LSI_lesson_5.pdf">Download Lesson Plan</a>
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Video Extra: Plankton - Under the Microscope
Clip | 4m 35s | John Hageman from Stone Lab, shows Dante what plankton looks like under the microscope. (4m 35s)
Video Extra: Native Fish of Lake Erie
Clip | 1m 44s | We examine and describe a few native fish from a sample taken from Lake Erie. (1m 44s)
Video Extra: Measuring Turbidity in Lake Erie
Clip | 3m 24s | Dante measures the turbidity, or clarity, of Lake Erie with a Secchi disk. (3m 24s)
Video Extra: Gill Netting on Lake Erie
Clip | 3m 1s | We learn how gill netting is used as a sampling technique. (3m 1s)
Video Extra: Asian Carp ID - Lateral Line Count
Clip | 1m 40s | John Hageman from Stone Lab, shows Dante a feature that helps identify Silver carp. (1m 40s)
Clip | 5m 28s | Utilizes the "Asian carp" threat to the Great Lakes to educate about life sciences. (5m 28s)
Investigation 8: Predicting the Future
Clip | 4m 42s | Scientists rely on procedures and data to predict the future of Lake Erie. (4m 42s)
Investigation 7: Preparing the Defenses
Clip | 3m 41s | What are scientists doing to prepare for a possible Asian Carp invasion? (3m 41s)
Investigation 6: Fighting on the Front Lines
Clip | 5m 25s | The Asian Carp first entered the Mississippi River system in the early 1990s. (5m 25s)
Now PlayingInvestigation 5: The Battle for the Interior
Clip | 6m 21s | Interior waterways off Lake Erie serve an important function for the lake’s population. (6m 21s)
Investigation 4: The Struggle for Survival
Clip | 5m 40s | The round goby is an example of an invasive species that has changed Lake Erie. (5m 40s)
Investigation 3: A Scouting Mission
Clip | 5m | Lake Erie is a big lake and many native and invasive species call it home. (5m)
Investigation 2: The Battlefield - Lake Erie
Clip | 3m 41s | Lake Erie is a very inviting place for new invasive species. (3m 41s)
Investigation 1: Know Your Enemy
Clip | 5m 58s | The first step in any battle plan is to "know your enemy." (5m 58s)
Introduction: Intelligence Briefing
Clip | 4m 36s | According to some experts, the threat of an Asian carp invasion is very real. (4m 36s)
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