Eco-Activism

ACTIVITY

Make a video plea for the protection of beaches using the gallery of photos. Describe the protection of the mangroves, sea oats, etc. and the balance of the eco-system. Focus on one particular beach and be sure to give sand erosion facts, etc.

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Standards this activity addresses:

Grades 9-12 (1996 Standards)

Strand D - Processes that Shape the Earth

2. The student understands the need for protection of the natural systems on Earth. (SC.D.2.4) BM 1

Strand F - Processes of Life

2. The student understands the process and importance of genetic diversity. (SC.F.2.4) BM 3

Strand G - How Living Things Interact With Their Environment

1. The student understands the competitive, interdependent, cyclic nature of living things in the environment. (SC.G.1.4) BM 1

2. The student understands the consequences of using limited natural resources. (SC.G.2.4) BM 2,4,5,6

Strand H - The Nature of Science

1. The student uses the scientific processes and habits of mind to solve problems. (SC.H.1.4) BM 1, 4, 7

3. The student understands that science, technology and society are interwoven and interdependent. (SC.H.3.4) BM 3, 6

Grades 9-12 (2008 Standards)

Body of Knowledge:

Reading/Language Arts

Strand: Information and Media Literacy

Standard 4: Technology LA.910.6.4.1 and 6.4.2

Nature of Science

Standard 1 - The Practice of Science SC.912.N.1.1 - N.1.7

Standard 4 - Science and Society SC.912.N.4.1, N.4.2

Earth and Space Science

Standard 7 - Earth Systems and Patterns SC.912.E.7.8

Life Science

Standard 17 - Interdependence SC.912.L.17.8, L.17.13, L.17.17, L.17.18, L.17.20

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