Curated OER
Salt Marshes And Their Inhabitants
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...
Curated OER
Who Eats Whom in the Salt Marsh?
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...
NOAA
Noaa: Estuaries 101 Curriculum: Observing Estuaries:
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...
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.
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.