Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nutria And The Disappearing Marsh

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Young analysts examine changes in the nutria population, vegetation density, and marsh area over time in the wetlands of Louisiana. They import data and use the TI-73 Explorer to graph and analyze the effects of nutria on marsh loss.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Landforms

For Students 7th - 9th
In this landforms worksheet, students answer 2 questions about the major land forms and types of mountains. They match 10 landforms and types of mountains with their definitions.
Interactive
Curated OER

Explorit's Wetlands Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this wetlands worksheet, students complete a 31 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about marshes and wetlands.
Interactive
Curated OER

Explorit's Wetlands Quiz

For Students 4th - 6th
In this wetlands instructional activity, students complete a 31 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about wetlands. Included are questions about plants, animals and geography.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Saving the Wetlands

For Students 5th - 8th
In this wetlands worksheet, students read 4 paragraphs about wetlands then complete 2 short answer questions regarding the reading.
Handout
Other

Cartage: Salt Marsh Habitats

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a thorough examination of salt marshes and the grasses, plant species, and animal species that inhabit these areas.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Swamps and Wetlands

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the plants, animals, and other characteristics of some wetland ecosystems.
Graphic
Other

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Sandy Shore & Aviary

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: American Bullfrog

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about the American Bullfrog, large amphibians and frogs that can jump high.