Intertidal Discovery Hike (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)
Field trip activity to introduce studnets to beach ecosystems and engage them in basic surveys of the biodiversity.
Read MoreIntertidal Sampling (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)
Lesson plan for a field trip activity for beach monitoring focused on sampling of various intertidal organisms. Includes directions for multiple different sampling protocols.
Read MoreMarine Phytoplankton of Kachemak Bay (Student ID Guide)
Identification guide to common phytoplankton of Kachemak Bay, including information on harmful algal species.
Read MoreHow to Build a Plankton Net
Description of how to build your own plankton net.
Read MoreBe a Beach Steward (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)
Brief activity to review proper beach stewardship with students. This will help them be will be prepared for field trip experiences and the ways in which their presence and activities on the beach could impact the beach habitat they are trying to study.
Read MoreCACS: Bioaccumulation Tag
Lesson plan for a fun, high-energy activity that demonstrates how toxins or plastic particles from marine debris can bioaccumulate through the food web.
Read MoreCoastWatch Beach Survey (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)
Lesson plan for a field trip activity for beach monitoring focused on marine debris clean up and biodiversity surveys.
Read MoreCounting Beads & Baubles – Practice for Beach Monitoring (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)
Lesson plan for introducing and practicing methods used in beach sampling/monitoring activities. Could be used for terrestrial ecosystems as well.
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