Activity Overview
From Shore to Sea: Examine the relationship between kelp plants and sea urchins, and the effects of severe El Niño events on their populations by using data collected by researchers at Johnson's Lee South on the island of Santa Rosa.
Before the Activity
See the attached teacher document (pdf file) for notes and guidelines for this activity.
Print and copy the attached activity document and research article (pdf files) for your class. The research article is in the during the activity section below.
During the Activity
Students will:
Examine the relationship between kelp plants and sea urchins, and the effects of severe El Nino events on their populations
Use data collected by researchers at Johnson's Lee South on the island of Santa Rosa
Examine the data and use the TI-73 Explorer™
to graph and analyze the values
Directions
Distribute the activity document and research article to your class
Read and discuss the research article
Follow the activity procedures outlined in the student document
After the Activity
Students complete the data analysis section of the activity
Discuss the results of the data analysis with your students