Learning at H.O.M.E.S.

(Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior)

During the unprecedented time of COVID-19, resources for educators, students and families for use at home have become essential tools for both learning and fun. Here are a few of our favorites, both old and new.

GREAT LAKES, GREAT READS
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A new, occasional feature from the library, with reading suggestions of some of our favorite on Great Lakes titles.

TAKE TIME TO #COLORTHEGREATLAKES
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Download our collection of Great Lakes coloring sheets and create a masterpiece.

EXPLORE LAKE STURGEON
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Learn more about this ancient survivor by watching a librarian and two ichthyologists dissect a juvenile lake sturgeon specimen. Then test your knowledge with our activity sheet.

READING AND SCIENCE TOGETHER
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The library has a collection of interdisciplinary lessons primarily geared toward younger children that teach about water, fishing, weather and more, including suggested books, songs, art and science.

If we can be of any support during these challenging times, please reach out to askwater@aqua.wisc.edu. The library is here to help. Please visit the Wisconsin Water Library online at waterlibrary.aqua.wisc.edu for more information about the library’s resources on climate.

Anyone in Wisconsin can borrow these books discussed here. Just email askwater@aqua.wisc.edu.