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Students explain and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting. They define the term estuary, investigate what mudflats and salf marshed are and explain their significance to estuaries. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the topic of estuaries. They read a written narrative, complete a virtual tour of various river sections, conduct research on the fragility of the ecosystem, and define key terms. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how physical factors in estuaries vary over time. They conduct Internet research, take an online quiz, analyze a database, and complete a worksheet. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students define the terms estuary and watershed. They conduct an experiment to determine the density differences between fresh and saltwater. They examine the salinity distribution of the Peconic Bay Estuary. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students observe a stream table activity to realize how an estuary protects the mainland from floodwaters. They predict what will happen, then draw and write up the results. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students investigate the relationship between upstream influences in their watershed and the watershed's estuary. They apply the scientific process to test a hypothesis while examining the impact of upland activities on estuaries. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students take a field trip to a local estuary and analyze water samples. They analyze and graph the data results, write an essay, and create a food web of their field site. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students conduct research on estuaries. They design and construct an estuary, describe the physical characteristics of an estuary, and create a diagram illustrating an estuarine food web. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the internet to research an aspect of interest to them about the Tijuana Estuary. After the unit on the estuary is completed, they reflect on their experiments and thoughts in a paper. They also participate in a field trip to an estuary and keep a journal of their visits. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate the concept of estuary erosion and sediment flow upon the ecological well-being of the environment. Students use the internet in order to conduct research about how to develop the land safely with the least impact upon the ecological balance. Full Review »