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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Salt Marshes And Their Inhabitants

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars investigate the ecosystem of the salt marshes. This is done in order to develop an appreciation for this type of environment. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students are given samples of different...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who Eats Whom in the Salt Marsh?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete a virtual online salt marsh tour. In groups, they observe and identify the various types of animals found in the marsh. After categorizing the animals, they create a food web based on the animals role in the...
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Unit Plan
NOAA

Noaa: Estuaries 101 Curriculum: Observing Estuaries:

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate landforms and features associated with estuaries by taking a journey down a river to an estuary system where the river empties into the Gulf of Mexico near Weeks Bay. They will use Google Maps and other resources to...
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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.
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Handout
Other

Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Salt Marshes

For Students 9th - 10th
This source is an excellent overview of salt marshes in Florida and the need to preserve them.