Curated OER
Wetlands/Migration
Learners play a game of hopscotch as they simulate birds migrating north through wetlands. They compare the game to real bird migration and discuss how the health of the wetlands is proportional to the health of birds.
Curated OER
Katrina Case Study: Watershed
Students explore the importance of the coastal wetlands. In this environmental lesson, students observe a model of wetland transformation over time. They discuss what changes occur in the wetlands and how hurricanes can affect the...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Department of Interior: Lake Pontchartrain Basin Lessons
An entire unit regarding the wetlands of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin. Students can find comparisons or relationships between elevation, vegetation, soils, geologic formations, rainfall, pollution, public land use, coastal wetlands,...
Other
Cartage: Salt Marsh Habitats
This resource provides a thorough examination of salt marshes and the grasses, plant species, and animal species that inhabit these areas.
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Mississippi River Delta
Briefly explore the geography and history, meet the wildlife, and understand the conditions threatening Coastal Louisiana.
Other
Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Salt Marshes
This source is an excellent overview of salt marshes in Florida and the need to preserve them.
Other
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Sandy Shore & Aviary
The online home of the sandy shore exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium gives you access to an array of resources for learning about the kinds of animals (particularly, birds) and plants that live in coastal wetlands.