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Coastal Ecosystems Exploration, Gr. 6-8

Bring science concepts to life as students engage in an in-depth exploration of one of Cape Cod’s most important coastal ecosystems! On this field experience, students will learn about salt marsh ecology and the incredible biodiversity of this habitat through hands-on discovery using dip nets, fish traps, and field guides. Students will make connections and build a deeper understanding of how our changing climate impacts this ecosystem.

Program Location(s):

Wellfleet Bay, Wellfleet

Grades:

6, 7, 8

Pricing and Financial Aid:

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Learning Standards Supported:

7-MS-LS2-3 - Ecosystems--Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics - matter and energy cycling
8-MS-ESS2-6 - Earth's Systems - how ocean effects regional weather
8-MS-LS4-4 - Biological Evolution--Unity and Diversity - natural selection

Contact:

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