[National Science Education Standards Correlations]

LIFE IN THE GREAT LAKES

National Science Education Standards*

Science as Inquiry

Physical Science

Life Science

Earth & Space Science

Science & Tech-nology

Science in Personal & Social Perspectives

History & Nature of Science

Unifying Concepts & Processes

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How does a dichotomous key work?

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What are the characteristics of some Great Lakes fish?

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How do fish get their names?

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How are shorebirds adapted for feeding?

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What do scientists know about invader species of the Great Lakes?

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Who can harvest a walleye?

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What does a biomass pyramid tell us?

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