Flows to the Bay Michael Lotito & Emilee Ahearn Environmental Studies December 15, 2017
Return of the Natives Community Partner
Marine Plastic Pollution
Project Goal
1. Connection to the marine environment through the watershed Core Concepts 2. Negative impacts on the marine ecosystem 3. Use the 3- R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
In-Class Lecture Session 1
In-Class Lecture Session 2
Beach Field Trip
Results 5 classes 136 students 9 hours and 20 minutes facilitation
Marine Food Web Activity
Front: Image of species Back: Species information
Pre and Post Survey
Pre and Post Survey Results Question #1 What is a watershed? Pre: 63% Post: 91% n = 124 n = 115
Pre and Post Survey Results Question #2 What is bioaccumulation? Pre: 19% Post: 63% n = 123 n = 118
Pre and Post Survey Results Question #3 What is biomagnification? Pre: 10% Post: 51% n = 123 n = 118
Limitations Coordinating with teachers Students prior knowledge of subject
Successes Trend in the increase of: Knowledge Confidence levels
Recommendations Electronic survey Encourage note taking Inform teachers of lesson plans
Conclusions Understanding of core concepts
Acknowledgements Thank You! Former Return of the Natives Education Program Coordinator Marina Maze Return of the Natives Laura Lee Lienk Dr. Hester Parker Washington Middle School El Sausal Middle School Dr. Steven Kim CSUMB Undergraduate Madilynn Turner CSUMB Alumni Cristie Beilby
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