Friends of the Sea
Students research a current ocean-related issue in small groups, using resources to create informative posters. They participate in a viewing session, asking questions about other posters and sharing their findings.
Human Impact Survey
Students research a current ocean-related issue in small groups, using resources to create informative posters. They participate in a viewing session, asking questions about other posters and sharing their findings.
Our Nearby Ecosystem
In this 4-5 day investigation, students begin by reading a mystery story about sea otters in the Aleutian Islands, and examining an accompanying population graph. They identify information that they will need to help them solve the missing sea otter mystery, and explore ecological relationships in the sea otter environment using Web sites, video clips, and readings. Information is shared with the class and/or summarized on clue cards, and students then create murals showing the sea otter/kelp bed ecosystem.
Make Your Own Watershed
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.
Dirty Water Clean Water
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.