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Lake Superior's Isle Royal |
This jewel of Lake Superior, now a national park, is considered a part of Michigan though it is closer to Minnesota and Wisconsin. Its rugged coastline and fascinating interior are captured during the summer time. This is full video tour of this beautiful island.
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Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula |
Take a trip and never leave the classroom! This is a video tour from Houghton to the northern-most tip of the peninsula. The topography of the land, water features, copper mining operations, scenic harbors, lighthouses, and a museum of mining history are explored
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Michigan's Pictured Rocks |
Through the eyes of a person traveling in a boat, the magnificent beauty of this rare geological phenomenon is seen. The origins of the ancient formation are explained. This video instills a new appreciation for this priceless natural resource in our state.
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The Sand Dunes of Michigan |
Take a trip to the dunes without leaving the classroom! The geological forces that created the dunes, the vegetation that thrives in this ecosystem, and typical mammal and bird life, are examined. Preservation of this valuable natural resource is stressed.
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The Greatest - Lake Superior |
The beauty of Lake Superior is captured in this video with stunning visuals of this magnificent body of fresh water. The plants and animals that depend on its fragile environment are featured, in addition to the ever-present dangers that threaten it.
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Ponds of the Great Lakes |
The life of a typical northern pond is shown in all four seasons with reference to what lives in and around the small shallow water body. A camera goes beneath the surface, and microorganisms are seen through a microscope. Both flora and fauna are noted
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Marshes of the Great Lakes |
All of the environmental components that make up a marsh are explained, including, the plants, mammals, amphibians, fish, and insects typically found in marshes of the upper Great Lakes states. A beaver pair creating a marsh is shown
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Michigan's Wetlands |
This is a natural science exploration of the glacial origin of wetlands with an explanation of the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Vegetation and wildlife species are examined as well as the negative impacts of agriculture.
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Michigan's National Forests |
All four of the Michigan National Forests are included with emphasis on wildlife, topographical features and the vital need to preserve these natural areas. The beauty and significance of these natural resources within our state are examined.
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