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Simulating the Charleston Gyre (an eddy) found in the South Atlantic Bight, students will use inquiry to infer the bathymetry of the ocean floor located below the ocean surface that causes the formation of an eddy in the Gulf Stream. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students examine the significant issues currently surrounding the survival of the Atlantic salmon. They analyze the direct impacts humans have on the population of salmon. Using salmon as a main topic, students research issues a specific park is facing. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students examine the changing practices of aquaculture. They discuss the short term and long term consequences stemming from fish farming. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the problems of the continued development of aquaculture. They also brainstorm ideas that people in this field would need to be successful. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students describe factors negatively affecting population of sea turtles, and identify and discuss action that can be undertaken to reduce or eliminate threats to sea turtles and other endangered species. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 8th
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Students play game simulating route turtle hatchlings take from clutch to ocean, and describe threats hatchlings face and how this affects the marine turtle population. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students design and conduct research to discover firsthand what type of fish is being sold in their community, where this fish comes from, and whether that fish is an overfished species. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students conduct web based research of paddlefish biology and ecology. They answer questions, write a report that includes a title page with a graphic of paddlefish. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate the use of natural resources and how one can contribute to the wise use and conservation or to waste and destruction of the environment. The definition of "sustainability" is a focus point for the lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in the production of a play that highlights the direct linkage between storm drains and natural river, stream, or creek ecosystems. They explore their thoughts, feelings, and actions through dramatic interaction and reflection. They improvise and discuss alternative endings to the skit. Full Review »
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