A Living Laboratory
Lake Erie Science Field Trips bring science to life for students in grades 5-12.
Lake Erie plays a big part in the lives of Ohio residents, from providing drinking water and seafood to creating memories of family vacations and weekend fishing trips. But for some, it can be difficult to see that connection without an experience that draws a specific link between the lake and their personal life.
Stone Lab, Ohio Sea Grant’s research, outreach and education facility on Gibraltar Island, aims to make that link more explicit through educational opportunities like field trips, college courses, research experiences and professional development workshops for fifth graders through adults. While the formats vary widely, Stone Lab education has one guiding principle: making sure a trip to the lab is a hands-on experience that leaves visitors with an appreciation for Lake Erie and the impact it has on their surroundings.