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The What are Eelgrass Meadows? research feature provides teachers with background information and climate research on the importance of maintaining eelgrass meadows and their role in the fight against climate change. Maintaining eelgrass meadows is essential in providing habitat and food for marine species and humans who rely on them to absorb carbon dioxide. The resource discusses the research conducted by scientists to determine the link between functional diversity and ecosystem functioning in eelgrass meadows.
Students will:
- work in small groups to decide where new coastal developments should go to minimize environmental harm. This activity will help learners understand marine management and ecosystem services
- understand the role marine management plays in coastal development and marine conservation
- participate in a scenario where three companies want to develop along the coast of their fictional town, which may affect the functioning of the eelgrass meadow
- discuss with their group members the pros and cons of each development option
- create a map to draw out potential ideas and discuss them within groups and as a class
The resource provides a hands-on activity to enhance learning about eelgrass meadows, information on the researchers taking part in this study, discussion questions and questions for the future.
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This resource is part of a collection of research features which bring local climate change research into the classroom. The research features enable teachers to integrate climate change research into their classrooms through fun, engaging and accessible research topics.
Discover Our Climate research features are relevant to Atlantic Canada and include curriculum-based learning activities designed for grades seven to twelve. Each feature encourages students to be curious and create solutions for the on-going climate challenges we face.
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Themes Addressed
Air, Atmosphere & Climate (1)
- Climate Change
Ecosystems (1)
- Biodiversity
Water (1)
- Marine Environments
