ORSEA: Oyster Larvae Catastrophe

Multiple small oyster larvae on human fingers

Lesson Overview

What caused the oyster larvae die off, and what can we do?
Students explore the cause, impacts, and potential solutions for ocean acidification by investigating the phenomenon of an observed oyster larvae die-off. (Gr 6-8)

Lesson Materials Media
Program Name and Website
Oregon Marine Scientist and Educator Alliance
Grade Level
Middle School
Year
2020
Topic
Invertebrates
OAH
Author
William Johnson, North Bend Middle School
Heidi Wacker, Driftwood School
Tom Calvanese, Oregon State University

Lesson Standards

Next Generation Science Standards

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

Common Core Math Standards

  • 7.RP.A.2
  • 7.RP.A.2.A

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