Salt Water Revival
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Lawrence Hall of Science
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In this outdoor activity, learners visit the intertidal zone of a rocky coastal site well populated with marine organisms. During a low tide, when many organisms are not covered by water, learners create "waves" and a false "high tide" to trigger animals into action such as opening up their shells or pushing out feathery food-catching extensions.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Field Trip, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- large milk cartons or similar containers
- lumps of soft, plasticine clay (about the size of a tennis ball)
- hand lenses
- extra clay
- tide table
- Use of Tide Table Technique Card (page 5 of PDF)
- field guide to common intertidal organisms
- permanent ink marking pens (optional)
- index cards and pencils (optional)
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
- Earth, Moon and Sun
- Tides
- Earth Structure
- Life Sciences
- Diversity of Life
- Animals
- Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Evolution
- Evidence for Evolution
- Diversity of Life
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- The Scientific Worldview
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
- The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Nature and Environment
- Outdoor Activity
- Physical Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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