Description:
Students consider the basic properties of moving water, and of both liquid and solid substances within it, in their own experience, and relate this to water quality in marine sanctuaries. They do simple classroom activities that demonstrate these properties, and they discuss the difficulties of cleaning up polluted water. Using online resources, they consider how water flowing through the Everglades might affect the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, then how human recreational activities might affect it. They make "billboards" to teach families what can be done to make sure that the water near their home stays clean and is not wasted. Online resources for the billboard contents are suggested. Next, students use other online resources to research loggerhead sea turtles and manatees and and the habitats in which they live.

Organization:
National Geographic Society

URL:
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/seas/index.html?classroom:main

Contact:
education@nationalgeographic.com, 1145 17th St. NW, Washington DC 20036; Phone: (202) 857-7000 

Cost:
Free

Education Level:
Kindergarten-Grade 4

Subject:
Biology
Oceanography - Biological
Pollution

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials

Date Added to teachearth.com:
12/10/00