ORSEA: Declining Seagrass Abundance

Seagrass exposed at low tide

Lesson Overview

Why has seagrass abundance declined in some Oregon estuaries?
In this lesson, students will explore the observed phenomenon of seagrass declines and determine potential factors which may be related. (Gr 9-12)

Lesson Materials Media
Program Name and Website
Oregon Marine Scientist and Educator Alliance
Grade Level
High School
Year
2020
Topic
Plants/algae
Author
Christina Geierman, North Bend High School
Jennifer Hampel, North Bend High School
Ryan Mueller, Oregon State University

Lesson Standards

Next Generation Science Standards

  • LS2.A – Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
  • LS2.C - Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience

Common Core Math Standard

  • HSS.IC.B.3

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