Field+Work


 * Marine Biology- Field Work **  //“Students learning Science by doing Science” //
 * Field Locations:**
 * 1) The Malden River
 * 2) Fellsmere Park
 * 3) Pine Banks
 * 4) Spot pond Brook

// Friends of the Malden River // //Our mission is to promote awareness and interest in the Malden River, improve its water quality, and increase access for public enjoyment. //
 * The Friends of the Malden River's Mission Statement: **



** Introduction to the Malden River ** @http://maldenriver.wordpress.com/
 * Directions:** Use the "//Friends of the Malden River//"'s website to investigate some of the history and current efforts to sustaion this important ecosystem!

A //. Go to the **__History and Background__** tab and answer the following questions: //
 * 1) How long is the Malden River?
 * 2) The area around the Malden River was and still is quite industrial. What kind products were manufactured in the Mid to late 1800’s?
 * How did the river support this industry?
 * How was the river affected by this?
 * 1) What are some current environmental challenges that the river faces today?

B //. //// Go to the **__A Story Told.....__ **tab and listen to the NPR audio-documentary: (it is about 10 minutes long) //
 * 1) //After listening to the documentary, Describe what you think is the biggest "issue" is with the Malden River.//

C //. ////<span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua',serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5;">Look at a map and identify the other rivers or bodies of water that the Malden River "flows" into. //

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 * Field Trip Survey**

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 * River Post Survey**