Beach Ecology
Learning
Standard: Standard 1, 5, and 7.
Time
Requirements: 1 full day and 1 class period.
Topics
Covered by This Lesson: Beach ecology and general aquatic life.
Pre-Visit:
Background information should be covered in the classroom prior to the fieldtrip.
Visit:
Students will participate in the workshop on beach
ecology.
Students will then be allowed to separate into smaller
groups and tour the entire aquarium.
Students will write down which exhibit/activity
they enjoyed the most and what they learned from it.
Post
Visit: A classroom discussion should follow to allow students to discuss
what was learned and what parts each student enjoyed most.
Possible
questions that may be brought up: Students may have questions about the
exhibits. Teachers should know background information on beach ecology, sharks,
sea horses, seals, walruses, dolphins, whales, penguins, and the Hudson River.
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