Welcome to the Center for Great Lakes Literacy!
The Center for Great Lakes Literacy (CGLL) is a collaborative effort led by Sea Grant educators throughout the Great Lakes watershed. CGLL fosters informed and responsible decisions that advance basin-wide stewardship by providing hands-on experiences, educational resources, and networking opportunities promoting Great Lakes literacy among an engaged community of educators, scientists, and youth.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Great Lakes Literacy Education Exploration (GLLee)
GLLee opportunities are an introductory collection of resources and partners assembled in three easy steps to help educators and youth explore Great Lakes Literacy through place-based education and stewardship opportunities in your school and community!
FREEDOM SEEKERS CURRICULUM EDUCATOR WORKSHOP
llinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) and Openlands are pleased to offer a free educator workshop for 5th-12th grade educators. We will be hosting this educator workshop to present the “Freedom Seekers: The Underground Railroad, Great Lakes, and Science Literacy Activities For Middle & High School” curriculum and the African American Heritage Water Trail. These resources reflect the intertwined narratives of the freedom seekers, their connection with the land, and the impact on environmental justice education. Through this workshop, educators will also learn the history of freedom seekers in Illinois and Indiana and there will be lesson demonstrations from the curriculum itself, our collaborators, and classroom integration conversations.
Learn more about the Freedom Seekers Workshop
Teaching Great Lakes Literacy (TGLL) – Paid Opportunity for Grades 6-12 Math, Science, and Other Educators in Michigan
The 2024 cohort will explore topics, issues, and data Lake Huron fisheries and food webs, aquatic invasive species, vernal pool wetlands, weather and climate, and other Great Lakes observational data.
Learn more about the TGLL Opportunity
Maadagindan! Start Reading! Book Club
Books provide a plethora of perspectives, and it is important for people from all walks of life to have access to books about their culture, language, and way of life. Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission have teamed up to host a book club called “Maadagindan! Start Reading!”, which aims to increase awareness of Ojibwe culture and teach kids, and educators, about the Great Lakes. It is open to anyone that loves to read with children. This event is monthly, on the second Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m., central time.
Learn more about the Maadagindan! Start Reading! Book Club
Water Quality Workshop For Educators
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and Urban Rivers have teamed up to offer a free, two-day training designed for 5th-12th grade educators. We will learn about the fascinating history, innovative design, and ecological significance of the Wild Mile along the Chicago River. We will explore the Wild Mile along its floating boardwalks and from inside a kayak to discover how to integrate water quality investigations into classroom curriculum. Participants should dress to be outdoors, bring water, a sack lunch, or money to purchase a lunch at a local eatery. After completing the workshop, participants will have access to water quality monitoring equipment through the Limno Loan program and be able to schedule a Wild Mile field trip. Plus, earn professional development hours!
Learn more about the Water Quality Workshop For Educators
