Students investigate the life cycle of sea stars and the process of spawning. Students will study how the Yurok Tribe and marine scientists collaborate to protect sea stars and maintain ocean biodiversity. Students create visual models of sea star life stages and design conservation campaigns to raise awareness of marine ecosystem health.
In this lesson, students will explore the fascinating world of abalone, sea creatures that live along the rocky coasts of California. They will learn about the abalone’s body parts and where it lives, discovering how these animals are an important part of the ocean habitat. The lesson will also include a traditional story from the local tribes of Northwestern California, helping students understand how Indigenous people have cared for and respected abalone for many generations through their cultural knowledge and traditions.
