Sandy Beach
Audiences: Elementary School
NH Frameworks: Sections: LS1-1, LS2-3
Program Summary
The sandy beach environment is introduced to the program audience through a series of images. Participants in this program are then engaged in two different hands-on activities that demonstrate the living and structural nature of the sandy beach.
In one activity, participants examine a variety of marine organisms and plants found on the sandy beach. Animated discussion revolves around how each organism and plants feeds and how it has adapted to living in sandy conditions.
In the second activity, participants examine different types of sand under a magnifying glass and determine the rock type from which the sand originated. Sand is tested to learn more about its origin and make-up. For example, a magnet is used to test whether iron is present in a sand sample; white vinegar is then added to determine if the sand is biogenic (from a once living source) or abiogenic (non-living source).
Program Outline
- Part 1 (describe opening part of the presentation
- Activity
- Part 2
- Activity
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