Recently in ESA, we learned about the wetlands and even completed a some citizen science with Save the Bay.
Wetlands are areas where water at least for part of the year covers the land. They can be swamps, marshes and are ever changing ecosystems. They serve an incredible number of functions for unique animals and for the health of our Earth. Wetlands serve as a habitat and nesting ground for many migratory birds and other important organisms. They filter water, protect the shore from storms and the tides, mitigate flooding, retain sediment and other important ecological functions. Wetlands are also an economic resource for fishermen and those who rely on the organisms in the wetlands. The major causes of wetland decline are that people have been filling in the wetlands or destroying them for development. Locally, the Bay Area's wetlands have primarily been destroyed for this reason. We learned about our local SF Bay history though documentary entitled "Saving the Bay". Check out my sketchnotes about the film below:
Our citizen science for the unit was collecting soil data with Save the Bay through their DiRT program. I was sick the day of the field trip so I did not attend, but I went last year with AP Bio so I could still contribute to discussions. The class went to the Palo Alto Bay Lands and collected data on the non restored areas of that site. Data was collected about moisture, pH and salinity at different points on the marsh's slope. Once we got back to school, we analyzed this data and created graphs. Look below for my group's presentation!
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