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When Copper Was King |
Jack Foster, recognized authority on history of the Keweenaw, unfolds a spellbinding account of the copper era. The 86-year-old grandson of an immigrant Cornish woman is shown telling the story of copper diggings from the 1840's to the close of the era. | DVD | 23 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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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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