Student Activities

Clean Shore Corps

Grade Level:
Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Subject:
Math,Science


Students will perform a trash survey in their own neighborhood, then one at the beach at Gateway. After comparing the results of the two surveys, students will identify which trash is the most prevalent, and come up with ways to reduce the trash. Rangers will provide lesson plans and equipment for the beach pick up. Please note that this program requires transportation between two points within the park.

Resources

Clean Shore Corps Understanding by Design Lesson Plan

Clean Shore Corps Teacher Guide

Clean Shore Corps Worksheets

Clean Shore Corps Script for Teachers and Rangers

Clean Shore Corps Curriculum Connections

Marine Debris Beach Protocol

Street Survey Protocol with setup

Vocabulary

Abiotic
Beaks
Bird vertebrate 
Feathers
Egg incubation
Migration
Preening
Regurgitate
Talons
Wading
Warm blooded
Webbed feet
Wings

Last updated: March 8, 2019