Course Overview

Each year, a number of people recreate in the outdoors, especially in coastal areas. Do these people understand the layouts of each coastal area though? This course will teach the importance of the salt marsh, increase what you know about the salt marsh, and help you gain a better appreciation of salt marshes. In addition, this course will focus on the importance of Salt Marshes in our lives and in the lives of those creatures which seek habitat refuge within a salt marsh.

Course Objectives

• You will be able to define the word salt marsh.

• You will be able to identify the word estuary.

• You will be able to identify the importance of salt marshes in our lives.

• You will be able to identify at least three animals and plants that live in a salt marsh.

• You will be able to identify one way in which you can help a salt marsh.

• You will be able to identify one challenge of a salt marsh.

Course Materials

A Day in the Marsh by Kevin Kurtz

https://www.amazon.com/Day-Salt-Marsh-Arbordale-Collection/dp/193435919X

Course Delivery

This course is an online course. This course consists of the following components: 

• 1 module which includes an Introduction, 3 lessons, and a wrap-up

•  2 flipgrid discussions

•  Graded assignments.

This course is considered completed when all components of the course have been successfully completed with a completion of the course with at least 45 out of 60 points.

Getting Started

To begin this course, click on Module 1 at the top of the screen. Proceed to the Introduction. After completing the activities on the Introduction page move on to Lesson 1. The end of each lesson contains a activity, either a Discussion or Graded Assignment. Be sure to complete the activity before proceeding to the next lesson. The course is rounded out with a Wrap-up section. 

Grade Scale

Introduction                                                       10 points

Lesson 1 Assignment: Worksheet                     15 point

Lesson 2 Assignment:  Salt Marsh Diorama     25 points

Salt Marsh Wrap-up: Salt Marsh Art                10 points 

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Total Available points                                       60 points

Students must receive a total of at least 45 points to pass this course.

Learner Interaction Policy

Please be kind when interacting with other learners and the instructor on flipgrid and other technology such as email etc. Follow the netiquette rules. Be friendly and respectful. Speak and write clearly so that everyone can understand you. Don't use slang or abbreviations such as LOL or TTYL. If you don't understand something, then ask for help.

Required Technology  

You will need to have access to a device that connects to the internet and has a microphone so that you can access flipgrid, email, and materials for this course. 

Getting Started