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Learners use beach profile data from a local beach or online data from Ocean City, Maryland to investigate coastal erosion and sediment transport. Learners graph the data and examine trends over time to assess changes to the shorelines. The activity includes instructions for collecting beach profiles, background information on coastal erosion and human impact, recent historical examples of erosion, and additional resources about the subject.
- 45 to 60 minutes
- per group of students
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Beach profile data (see under Data activity)
- Computer with spreadsheet software
- Transit rods (if conducting beach profile)
- Line (if conducting beach profile)
- Line level and line (if conducting beach profile)
- Sight marker (if conducting beach profile)
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
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Earth Structure
- Rocks and Minerals
- Oceans and Water
- Earth's History
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Earth, Moon and Sun
- Tides
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Earth Processes
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Life Sciences
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Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Human Impact
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Ecology
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Vibration and Waves
- Wave Motion
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Vibration and Waves
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The Nature of Science
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Science and Society
- Risks and Benefits
- Public Policy
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The Scientific Process
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
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Science and Society
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- use keyboard
- use mouse
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Rose, Laura ; Virginia Sea Grant; Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Virginia Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program,
Funding Sources:
- NOAA Sea Grant
- National Marine Educators Association