ORSEA: Hybrid Beachgrass Discovery

A person crouched on a costal dune looking at hybrid beachgrass.

Lesson Overview

How does a newly-discovered beachgrass hybrid affect coastal ecosytems?
Students investigate how the hybrid species differs from its parents, and how the grass may impact the ecosystem. (Gr 9-12)

Lesson Materials Media
Program Name and Website
Oregon Marine Scientist and Educator Alliance
Grade Level
High School
Year
2022
Topic
Plants/algae
Author
Amorette Drexler, South Salem High School
Chuck Getter, Career Tech High School
Risa Askerooth, Oregon State University

Lesson Standards

Next Generation Science Standards

  • LS2.C – Ecosystem Dynamics,Functioning, and Resilience

Oregon 2021 Math Standard

  • HSS-ID.A.1
  • HSS-IC.A.1
  • HSS-IC.B.6

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