8th GRADE CURRICULUM
Welcome Teachers! Thank you for inviting Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum into your classroom. If we are working in your school directly, find the complete set of materials that you will need below. Download and print. Find the PowerPoints and videos for select exercises linked on the right.
Please print these materials:
Students will need to use our website to complete their science notebook. This can be done during computer or library time. Teachers are encouraged to choose from additional tie-in activities such as artwork, games and additional videos on this website, to enhance the materials.
If you are interested in using our curriculum independently, you may choose to download the individual chapters and exercises on the right per the needs of your classroom.
Session One
Introduction
Salish Sea Watersheds Challenge
Watershed Activity
Microscopy
PowerPoint
See lesson plan for sample student worksheet
Session Two
Lesson Plan
Field Day
Session Three
WMMSN
PowerPoint
Video: Are you eating plastic for dinner?
Marine Mammals Student Worksheet
Ocean Feeder Cards (activity)
For more information about Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network check out their website here.
Other Resources
Documentaries to watch with the class include A Plastic Ocean (2016) and Lost and (Puget) Sound.