Sandy Shores: Invite a Guest Speaker

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Driving Questions:

Authentic Projects for DQ1:

Authentic Projects of DQ2:

Authentic Projects of DQ3:

Entry Event: Invite A Guest Speaker:

Invite a Community Partner to visit your classroom right at the start of the unit lends a great sense of authenticity to student investigations. Some potential experts to invite for this project include:

At Oregon Coast Aquarium: Sara Roberts, Teacher Programs Manage
At Oregon Coast STEM Hub: Tracy Crews, Student Experiences Coordinator
At Oregon State Parks: Paul Reilly, Regional Program Coordinator
At Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative: Jeff Malik, Outreach Coordinator

Ask your Guest Speaker to share with your students:

 The work that they do to study or conserve sandy shores
 How their work relates to general sandy shores ecology
 The challenges they face in their work and how they address them
 The rewards they experience in their job

Even better — invite multiple guest speakers from different organizations to participate in a panel discussion! Get the ball rolling by asking the above questions, then invite students to ask their own questions. Hearing the diverse perspectives of different professionals is a unique opportunity for students, and will help promote engagement and understanding when they choose their Projects.

Need more guidance? Check out our Guide to Working with Community Partners for tips on engaging partners in student projects, from beginning to end!

Ready to Move On?

CHOOSE YOUR DRIVING QUESTION BELOW:

DQ1: Why are our sandy beaches special? (Learner Level: Beginner)

DQ2: How can we take care of sandy beaches? (Learner Level: Developing)

DQ3: Why do we need to restore Oregon's dunes? (Learner Level: Advanced)