Online

Communicating Ecosystem Services, Ecological Society of America & Union of Concern Scientists.

Site contains in-depth information about “ecosystem services.” Retrieved July 18, 2005, from http://www.esa.org/ecoservices/

L.A.P.’s Program, from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources

L.A.P.’s ™ stands for: L-Learn from our past; A-Appreciate the Present; and P-Preserve our outdoor heritage. This social studies-based curriculum support project is designed to help fourth-grade students explore Michigan’s State Parks. Retrieved July 18, 2005, from http://www.midnr.com/edu/flash/DNRIntroPages/DNRlaps.html

Michigan Forest Forever Project

This project, a cooperative effort of the Michigan Forest Resource Alliance (MFRA) and Michigan State University Extension, focuses on Michigan’s forest resources and is designed primarily for use with middle school students, although it can be adapted for use with younger or older students. The project consists of an informational, interactive CD-ROM, a 22-minute video about Michigan’s forest industry, and an Online Forests Forever Teachers Guide (http://mff.dsisd.net/). Retrieved July 18, 2005, from http://www.mfra.org.

Native American Ethnobotany, University of Michigan

A database of foods, drugs, dyes and fibers of Native American peoples, derived from plants. Retrieved July 18, 2005, from http://herb.umd.umich.edu

Project FLOW (Fisheries Learning on the Web), Michigan Sea Grant

This is a collection of 15 free lessons based on Great Lakes aquatic science with activities about fisheries and stewardship. The materials are divided into the following three modules: (1) Food Web, (2) Water, and (3) Fish. Several of the lessons focus on the importance of ecosystems to people and wildlife. Retrieved July 18, 2018, from http://www.literasea.ca/fisheries-learning-on-the-web.html

TechAlive Ecosystems Modules, Michigan Technological University

Developed as a support to the MEECS Ecosystems & Biodiversity Unit, these interactive, online learning modules provide virtual tour to some of Michigan’s ecosystems (Forests, wetlands, rivers/streams, coastal dunes, and Great Lakes) some of the benefits they provide, and issues surrounding them. Retrieved July 18, 2005, from http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec_index.htm

In Print

Caduto, M. and J. Bruchac. (1997). Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing. This activity guide combines Native American storytelling with science. Several sections address concepts related to ecosystems services (e.g., photosynthesis, seed dispersal, and decomposition).

Dann, S., and B. Schroeder. (2003). Life of the Lakes: A Guide to the Great Lakes Fishery. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University, Michigan Sea Grant Extension. The content focuses on economic, environmental, and historical issues related to the Great Lakes fisheries. This book can be ordered from the Michigan Sea Grant Online Bookstore for $12.50: http://www.miseagrant.com (retrieved May 25, 2011).

Environmental Concern and the Watercourse. (1995). Project W.O.W.: The Wonders of Wetlands. St. Michaels, MD: Environmental Concern. A K-12 environmental education curriculum activity guide focusing on wetlands. Several of the lessons focus on the importance of wetlands to people and wildlife. Retrieved July 18, 2005, from http://www.wetland.org