Coastal Improvements - Coastal Roots High

COASTAL RESTORATION

We are now winding down. You have learned all about the wetlands. You have learned about the benefits and dangers of Hurricanes and Levees, and you have learned about the dangers of coastal erosion. Now it’s time to learn about improving our coasts, the costs, the benefits, and how you can be a part of it.

Now that you understand the importance of the coastal wetlands, it is time to help improve it. There are several projects in the state of Louisiana whose goal is to help improve or restore the Louisiana Wetlands as close to their natural existence as possible. You will discuss those you already know about, and learn more other programs you may not have heard of. It's time to discuss whether Louisiana and its people are doing all they can to help restore the depleting wetland areas.

Regaining Ground: An article created by the Office of Public Affairs for the University of Texas.
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources: Excellent source concerning the resources found in the state of Louisiana.
America's Wetlands: A non-profit foundation that supports the protection of the wetlands.
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries: Provides information concerning the wildlife and fisheries within the state of Louisiana.
Lumcon: This website provides information on marine education.

Performance Objectives:

        You will be able to:
        1. Identify & describe the current programs that LA has in place to help restore the wetlands.
        2. Create slides that reflect your ideas on Coastal Restoration & create an improvement plan.

Activity #1:

You will:
Participate in class discussion on what is being done to restore Louisiana’s wetlands and what we can do to help stop the loss of the wetlands.

Activity #2:

        You will:
        Create at least 2 slides that:
            o reflect on your ideas to restore the wetlands

Activity #3:

        You will:
        Create an improvement plan that includes suggestions that you and your classmates can implement. (1 page)
        Now it's your turn. Provide a detailed improvement plan incorporating how you would improve or restore your region's wetlands. Are there plants that need to be planted, animals that need to be imported, fish that need to be swamped? Are there elements within your region that need to be removed in order to help improve the wetland's existence? What can you and your classmates do to help restore Louisiana's wetlands? It's your choice...make it a good one. Our wetlands depend on it!

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Power Point	Had at least 2 slides Included information concerning ways to improve levees, wetlands, and overall habitat of area. Font size and colors readable by classroom audience.	Only 2 slide. May be missing at least 1 of the elements.	Only 1 slide with more than 2 elements missing.	Student found no information on improvements in their region.
Plan	At least 1 page, providing detailed information concerning plan to help improve the area through the use of plants, levees and other materials.	Less than 1 page, does not provide much detail on improvement and/or maybe missing 1 element.	Half page, no information on improvements.	Less than half a page, student did not provide much information on area improvements.

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12/07/2007 10:31 AM