changing beaches

The objective of the activity is to understand the effects of human activity and natural forces on islands, and to see possible solutions to the problems caused by humans.

Students will be able to cite examples of changes in islands due to natural forces as well as changes due to human activity; and to explain whether the change is a fast process or a slow process. Students will design and build a beach construction, analyze the effects of the environmental forces on their constructions. Students will measure and interpret the effects of their construction on a beach ecosystem.