Muriel's Marsh

Elementary, Middle

Description

The students will explore via video, a protected marsh and learn of one person's efforts to make a difference.  Afterwards the students are given a number of questions to promote reflection on the conservation issues raised in the video.  Students also explore wetland values, locally, nationally and globally by researching ecozones and other related topics.  As a final activity the students develop a code of behaviour or code of ethics for environmentally responsible land development.

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