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EDUCATE > COAST CONNECTIONS > SANDY SHORES
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  • Background
  • Essential Concepts
  • Driving Questions
  • General Resources

Entry Events
  • Invite A Guest Speaker
  • Read a Book
  • Engage the Senses

Driving Questions:
  • DQ1: Why are our sandy beaches special? 
  • DQ2: How can we take care of sandy beaches? 
  • ​​DQ3: Why do we need to restore Oregon's dunes?

Authentic Projects for DQ1:
  • AP1: Critters of the Coast
  • AP2: Mapping Our Beaches

Authentic Projects of DQ2:
  • AP1: Oregon's Beach Bill
  • AP2: Our Beach, Our Responsibility

Authentic Projects of DQ3: 
  • AP1: Restoration Project
  • AP2: Recruitment Campaign

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