Student Research in the Year of the Coast

Described is independent study research at Garden City High School (Garden City, NY) involving ten students studying seasonal beach erosion, salt marsh preservation, sludge leachate hazards in bays, and sewer outfall effects on barrier bays. Outcomes include better understanding of the scientific pr...

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Published inScience Teacher Vol. 47; no. 7; p. 22
Main Author Kane, Julian
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.10.1980
Subjects
Environmental Education
Independent Study
Marine Biology
Marine Education
Oceanography
Science Activities
Science Education
Science Laboratories
Science Projects
Secondary School Science
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Summary:Described is independent study research at Garden City High School (Garden City, NY) involving ten students studying seasonal beach erosion, salt marsh preservation, sludge leachate hazards in bays, and sewer outfall effects on barrier bays. Outcomes include better understanding of the scientific process and careful, accurate research. (Author/DS)