Reserve Meta Quest Headsets
Teachers in coastal Georgia counties can reserve Meta Quest headsets for their classroom. Quantity is limited and will be distributed on a “first come, first served” basis.
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Accessible to everyone, the web-based version of the field trip is available for exploration.
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Getting Started and Pre-Curriculum Video
To get familiar with each lesson, it is recommended to review the curriculum at a glance guide here. Students should also watch this 3-minute video before starting any of the lessons. Teachers can our introductory guide to prepare students to learn more about Georgia’s coastal wetlands.
Coastal Schools
“We [my classroom] have been able to dive into our “back-yard” and make the connection using cutting edge technology, an immediate win for both the students and teachers involved. I look forward to harnessing this curriculum for years to come!” — Alexia Branch, Georgia Educator, Glynn County
Inland Schools
“Students were submerged and engaged in their exploration. It was nice to see them taking on various roles including data collection, collaboration and supporting each other by telling each other what to expect.” — Dr. Christina Hylton, Georgia educator, Athens-Clarke County
Lessons
Understanding Data Collection and Coastal Monitoring
Virtual Wetland Exploration
Using either the Meta Quest headsets or web-based tour, students can visit several coastal wetland sites along the Georgia coast and evaluate the quality of each site using the Wetland Quality Site Ranking Worksheet. Teachers can watch the pre-lesson video prior to sharing this lesson and refer to the instructions for students at the top of the worksheet.
Spartina Beach Activity
Students will work in groups, acting as different members of a model coastal community, to apply solutions aimed to enhance the community’s resilience to natural hazards.
All of the resources to carry out this lesson are available below. Alternatively, teachers can contact either Nina Sassano (nina.sassano@uga.edu) in the Chatham County area or Katy Smith (klaustin@uga.edu) in the Glynn County area for laminated, color versions of these resources to use in your classroom.
All of the resources to carry out this lesson are available below. Alternatively, teachers can contact either Nina Sassano (nina.sassano@uga.edu) in the Chatham County area or Katy Smith (klaustin@uga.edu) in the Glynn County area for laminated, color versions of these resources to use in your classroom.
Supplemental Resources, Standards, and Acknowledgments
Meet the Curriculum Authors
Nina Sassano
Educator and Intern Coordinator, University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
Katy Smith
Water Resources Specialist, University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
Contact Us
Please email communications@secoora.org if you have any questions.
