Tide Pool Ecology
General Description
Over three miles of beachfront borders the western edge of Crystal Cove State Park On certain areas of the beach where the ocean meets the rocky shore you can find an amazing ecosystem full of life This ecosystem is called t... (read more)
General Description
Over three miles of beachfront borders the western edge of Crystal Cove State Park. On certain areas of the beach where the ocean meets the rocky shore you can find an amazing ecosystem full of life. This ecosystem is called the intertidal zone, or tide pools. At low tide this world is exposed for visitors to see.
The tide pool unit of study provides three, one hour, in-class lessons to familiarize your students with key concepts concerning tide pools. The fourth lesson is a live, interactive videoconference with Park Interpreters at the ocean’s edge. The Interpreter will talk directly to your students about the constant struggle that plants and animals in the tide pool face every day.
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(read less)- 1) Explain what a tide pool is and the biotic and abiotic components that make up a tide pool.
- 2) Chart and classify invertebrates found in a tide pool using research and observation techniques.
- 3) Discuss the adaptations of tide pool animals and the relationships between organism living in the tide pools.
- 4) Collaborate in research-based inquiry leading to culminating artifact showing understanding of multiple concepts in a variety of presentation formats.
- 3-50 minute, in-class lessons
- 1 one hour video conference lesson from Crystal Cove State Park
- Options for extension activities are included
- Alex Anderson PORTS Interpreter
- (949) 538-9772
- alex.anderson@parks.ca.gov
- Jennifer Langer PORTS Coordinator
- (916) 698-7312
- jennifer.langer@parks.ca.gov
