1. Beach Erosion 1. Question & Research Task
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Beach Erosion 1. Question & Research Task
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Our beaches are getting smaller because of erosion.
Our own Miami Beach in Dundalk is an example of beach erosion.
How can we prevent this from happening?
Click on the picture to see a short video about beach erosion.
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In this Slam Dunk, you will conduct brief, focused research to respond to the inquiry question:
How can we prevent beach erosion?

2. What do engineers use to repair and prevent erosion?
2. Information Sources
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What is erosion?
BrainPOP Jr
Pictures of weathering and erosion
What do engineers use to repair and prevent erosion?
Jetties Groins and Breakwaters
Geo Tubes
Coconut Coir Logs
*See link in Teacher Resources for You Tube video
*NOTE: Go to the BCPS Database page and click on BrainPOP Jr., then return to this slide and click on the video link above.
Click on the pictures for videos about beach erosion.
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3. As you view the resources on Slide 2, you should be thinking about:
3. Student Activity
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As you view the resources on Slide 2, you should be thinking about:
*What methods have been used to prevent beach erosion?
*Which methods have been most successful?
Use this organizer for your information.
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4. Draw a diagram or picture to describe it.
4. Assessment Activity
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How can we prevent beach erosion?
Now that you have seen some methods to prevent beach erosion, choose one!
Draw a diagram or picture to describe it.
Complete a chart that tells the Pros and Cons of that method.
Use this checklist to make sure your work is complete
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5. 5. Enrichment Activities
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Make your own sand bridge
Erosion experiment
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6. 6. Teacher Resources 1 2 3 4 5 6 Learning Standards Alignment
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Learning Standards Alignment
Content Learning Standards
BCPS Curriculum / Maryland State Curriculum/Next Generation Science Standards 2-ESS-2.1 Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy
Reading: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Writing: 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
AASL Standards Framework for Learners Inquire: Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.
Think: Learners display curiosity and initiative by:
I.A.2 Recalling prior and background knowledge as context for new meaning.
Create: Learners engage with new knowledge by following a process that includes:
I.B.1 Using evidence to investigate questions. I.B.3 Generating products that illustrate learning.
Share: Learners adapt, communicate, and exchange learning products with others in a cycle that includes:
I.C.1 Interacting with content presented by others.
Grow: Learners participate in an ongoing inquiry-based process by:
I.D.2 Engaging in sustained inquiry.
P21 Framework: 21st Century Student Outcomes
3. Information, Media & Technology Skills: Information Literacy: Access information efficiently and effectively; Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand.
ICT Literacy: Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information.
Grade 2 Science
Time Frame: 1-2 class periods
Differentiation strategies for this lesson:
Have students use learning supports provided in any BCPS-licensed Digital Content included in this lesson. Refer to Digital Content Snapshots & Support resources for as needed.
Notes to the teacher:
Collaborate with your school library media specialist to plan and implement this lesson.
This is the link to the You Tube Video on engineering projects, It can only be viewed under a teacher log in.
For the Safari Video on Slide 1, students may need to log in using their internal password, or teacher may choose to show the video in a group setting.
Last updated: July Report broken links to BCPS Library Media Programs & Digital Resources BCPS Slam Dunk Research Model, Copyright 2018, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. This lesson may be used for educational, non-profit school use only. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. This lesson is based on Dr. Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Digital Lesson model.