Glacier Game
Review the effects of retreating glaciers and increasing stream flows and erosion on river, coastal, and ocean ecosystems.
Searching for Sounds in the Sea
In this 3-day investigation, students explore underwater sounds, learning about sound in water, hydrophones, and spectrograms. They simulate hydrophone use, study a researcher’s work, and identify animals by analyzing spectrograms and sounds.
Fishing for the Future
Students discuss changes in fishing methods, then play a game to explore sustainable fishing. They simulate fishing with evolving technology across ocean areas, learning the consequences of overfishing and migration to meet needs.
Interconnections
In this 4-5 day investigation, students explore hypotheses on sea otter decline, play a food web game, predict experiment outcomes, and evaluate evidence. They diagram the food web and predict ecosystem changes based on findings.
A Salmon’s Life Journey
Students explore the salmon life cycle and watershed connections, using cards to generate questions. They research, gather evidence, and share findings through cooperative work and poster presentations.