Student Scientists on our Sanctuary Shores
Rocky Intertidal Monitoring Resources
- Teacher Handbook (pdf 1.6 MB):
- Includes background information, monitoring procedures, final assessment options, and more.
- Natural History:
- The Rocky Intertidal Habitat (pdf 114KB): Excerpt from the Coastal Ecosystem Curriculum that contains in depth information on the rocky intertidal habitat. Additional information can be found on the SIMoN website.
- Rocky Shores Fact Sheet (pdf 113KB):
- Can be used as student handout.
- Introductory PowerPoint (ppt):
- Slideshow and script that teaches students about the LiMPETS program and field protocols prior to monitoring. Contact your local LiMPETS coordinator to receive a LiMPETS CD with Introductory PowerPoint by mail.
- Student Notes Pages (pdf 187KB) and Answer Key (pdf 552KB):
- Can be used as student handout with PowerPoint to reinforce species identification.
- Crossword Puzzle (pdf 60KB) and Answer Key (pdf 131KB):
- Can be used as homework or follow-up after Introductory PowerPoint.
- Photo Quadrat Classroom Activity (pdf 336KB):
- Students practice monitoring techniques and species identification using life-sized photos.