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Our Important Marine Environment. Cynthia Trimnal Mitchell Math and Science Elementary School Infusing Science and Math Across the Curriculum Summer 2012. Driving Question.
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Our Important MarineEnvironment Cynthia Trimnal Mitchell Math and Science Elementary School Infusing Science and Math Across the Curriculum Summer 2012
Driving Question How can we make an informational picture book that illustrates the geographical location and features, living organisms, non-living things, jobs, and food sources that are found in our marine important environment?
Purpose • Create a Picture Book that illustrates the geographical location and features, animals and food sources, man-made structures and water craft, and associated careers associated with our marine environment. • Develop an understanding and foster an appreciation for the ecological marine environment found in the urban environment in which the students live. • The Charleston peninsula is surrounded by three important bodies of water that create a unique environment. • This marine environment is home to a variety of marine animals and birds. • It is also filled with bridges, docks, and water craft that support recreation and careers. The Charleston Harbor is home to two important ports. • The ultimate intent and goal of this project is to develop a lifelong understanding, appreciation, and love of this unique local marine environment.
Our Important Marine Environment • Social Studies Standards • Demonstrate an understanding of his or her surroundings. • Construct a simple map. • Demonstrate an understanding of different businesses in the community and the idea of work. • Summarize methods of obtaining goods.
Social Studies • Maps • NaturalManmade • Ashley River Port - Ships • Cooper River Bridges-Cars, Walkers • Atlantic Ocean Docks - Boats • Peninsula - CharlestonPiers • Marsh
Social Studies • JOBS • Fishermen – Crabbers, Shrimpers, etc. • Tugboat captains • Ship captains • Port workers and crane operators • Scientists • Coast Guard • Cruise ship workers
Our Important Marine Environment SCIENCE Standards Identify examples of living organisms. Identify examples of non living things. Identify animals and their habitat.
Science • ANIMALS • Fish – Red Drum Oysters • Shrimp Barnacles • Blue Crab Dolphins • Manatees Right Whales • Sea Turtles • Birds – herons, egrets, gulls, pelicans
Resources • United Streaming Videos • Google Map • Local Charleston Magazines • Posters distributed by DNR • Text Sets • COSEE - SC
Field Trips • Brittlebank Park • Waterfront Park • RavenellBridge • In Class Visit – DNR Specimen Tank