This is week 6 of our MLC Summer of Fun program!
Learn about the spectacular Great Lakes region we call home, from the plants and animals that surround us to the history of lumberjacks and farmers to the beauty of the Mackinac bridge and our natural areas.
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Join Story Pirate friends Lauren and Sam as they cast out common word “Nice” and replace it with richer, more [...]
Watch Story Pirate friends Lauren and Chris as they cast out common word “Bad” and replace it with richer, more [...]
Watch Story Pirate friends Lauren and Andy as they cast out common word “Good” and replace it with richer, more [...]
Watch Story Pirate Eric become President of the United States as he and Story Pirate Lauren cast out common phrase [...]
Genesis predicts a career in meteorology with Emily Wahls! Genesis stops by a TV station to explore the science of forecasting the weather as a meteorologist. She learns how weather models are used to predict the weather and has some fun with the green screen!
Genesis dives into exploring marine archaeology with Melanie Damour! Melanie explains what it’s like to scuba dive to historic shipwrecks to study ancient artifacts and bring history back to the surface.
Genesis makes some waves learning about chemical oceanography with Dr. Ashanti Johnson! Dr. Johnson explains the different fields of oceanography, and how studying different chemicals in run-off affect water and water flow.
Janellyn’s knowledge about forest hydrology grows with Asia Dowtin! They venture into the forest to collect and analyze precipitation samples to calculate water movement through stem flow, which is vitally important to the urban planning and development of water systems.
Water Chemist Daveda Quinn shows investigator Genesis the importance of chemistry in keeping our water clean and safe! Daveda gives her a tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Jackson, Michigan, and Genesis gets "hands on" training testing water and learning the importance of protecting this vital natural resource.
