Lesson Overview Animals and plants have unique adaptations to survive in the intertidal zone. Objectives Students will understand the challenges of surviving in the intertidal zone. Students will create an animal specially adapted to survive in the intertidal zone. Students will recognize the unique adaptations of intertidal creatures. Grade Level:Â 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 Subject:Â Environmental Science, Life … Read more
*Popular lesson! Field Trip Overview A lesson plan for a low tide field trip for 3rd-12th grade students to learn about intertidal zones, habitat, and life. Objectives Students will identify invertebrates found in intertidal zone. Students will understand the different challenges of living in the intertidal zones, form the splash and upper intertidal zones to … Read more
Lesson Overview 7th-12th grade students participate in an oil spill scenario working together in response teams. Objectives Students will work cooperatively in strike teams to respond to an oil spill and react to changes in conditions. Students will understand some of the challenges of cleaning up an oil spill. Grade Level:Â 6-8, 9-12 Subject:Â Environmental Science, Life … Read more
*Popular lesson! Lesson Overview 5th-12th grade students explore the complex impact of an oil spill disaster on the local people and community. (2-4 class periods) Objectives Students will gain a better understanding of the environmental, economic, psychological, political, and historical impacts of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. Students will consider the diverse perspectives of people involved … Read more