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Tidepool Math - linking scientific method concepts to tidepools.
Tidepool Math is designed to help students understand
scientific method through the fun study of tidepools. At the
K-8 level, students use a plot of a mussel bed to better
understand the scientific applications of counting and
estimating. They also learn that their environment is
constantly changing and learn ways to “sample” and “monitor”
change. At the high school level, students learn the concepts
behind designing a field sampling program and learn the
differences between random, systematic and targeted sampling
approaches. They are also introduced to simple statistical
tools used to analyze environmental data. |
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Tidepool Rules: |
LiMPETS – Long-term Monitoring Program and Experimental Training for Students. LiMPETS is an environmental monitoring and education program for students, educators, and volunteer groups throughout California. Students and teachers collect rocky intertidal and sandy beach data as part of the LiMPETS network and compare their results. LiMPETS is sponsored by the NOAA Marine Sanctuary Program. |
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Monitoring Rocky Shores -
describes monitoring
strategies and pros/cons for their use. University of California Textbook by Dr. Steve Murray, California State University Fullerton, Dr. Richard Ambrose, UCLA, and Dr. Megan Dethier, University of Washington. |
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Plan a Field Trip to see
the tidepools at Cabrillo National Monument! Rangers and
volunteers will make your experience very enjoyable while
improving your understanding of the fragility of the tidepools.
Learn about the species. |
