The stated purpose of this resource guide is to entice teachers to explore ecological aspects of coastal awareness. Discussions describe different characteristics of the coast such as: (1) waves, currents, and tides; (2) sandy beaches; (3) rocky shores; (4) estuaries; and (5) marshes. These discussions present some of the physical processes that…

Intended to encourage elementary teachers to explore coastal ecology with their students, this guide presents background material, activity suggestions, and recommended resource materials that could be used in designing a week-long unit on Coastal Awareness. Discussed is how various physical processes such as waves, tides, and currents affect…

Background information, activity suggestions, and recommended resource materials comprise this guide for designing a week-long ecology unit for junior high school students on Coastal Awareness. Discussed is how various physical processes such as waves, currents, and tides affect rocky shores, marshes, sandy beaches, and estuaries. To encourage…