Finicky Fish Finish... Last! On-Site Programming -- Post-Visit Lessons -- Support Materials (Grade 5)

In “Finicky Fish Finish…Last!” students explore what has happened to the Colorado River and the reasons why it is so difficult for the razorback sucker to thrive in a changed environment. Working as ichthyologists (fish biologists) at Lake Mead, students collect water quality data such as temperature, pH, and clarity -- to determine whether current habitat conditions are sufficient for survival of young razorback suckers. Students observe and identify non-native fish in Lake Mead as they learn how the razorback sucker interacts with these neighbors. Students assess whether Lake Mead is still a good habitat for razorback suckers. Using the knowledge they’ve gained, students design ideal refuges for the razorback sucker, including ideas to get the word out about this endangered native fish

GSI: Geo Scene Investigation! Pre-visit Lesson: Topograhic and Geologic Maps (Grade 7)

GSI: Geo Scene Investigation! introduces students to the differences between observations and interpretations and to some of the fundamental principles of geology. Students identify specific geologic processes and landforms in the landscape surrounding them at Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Lake Mead NRA) by solving mysteries with a set of geology-related clues. This activity introduces students to topographic and geologic maps and their respective purposes

Explanation of Beach Initiative Petition

One page explanation of the beach initiative petition (Measure No. 6) authored by Beaches Forever. It includes a detailed discussion of each section of the petition with regards to land, boundaries, funds, and oversight

Draft of Explanatory Comparison of First Two Beach Initiatives

Four page document that compares the organizations of Beaches Forever and the Committee to Save the Oregon Beaches (CSOB) who backed opposing beach initiatives in 1968. It includes a commentary comparing the similarities of the two organizations, such as the goal of conserving beaches for public enjoyment, but also comments on how their proposals are different through opposing ballot measures

Save Oregon\u27s Beaches Forever - Vote Yes on No. 6

Pamphlet that was printed and distributed by the non-profit organization Beaches Forever, Inc. The pamphlet emphasized citizens to vote in favor of Ballot Measure 6, which called for a gasoline tax to be used to purchase beach land along the coast for public use. The pamphlet features cartoon drawings created by Meradel Gale who volunteered for Beaches Forever, Inc. during the 1968 petition campaign

Finicky Fish Finish... Last! Pre-Visit Lessons (Grade 5)

In “Finicky Fish Finish…Last!” students use the Forever Earth vessel to explore what has happened to the Colorado River and the reasons why it is so difficult for the razorback sucker to thrive in a changed environment. Working as ichthyologists (fish biologists) at Lake Mead, students collect water quality data such as temperature, pH, and clarity -- to determine whether current habitat conditions are sufficient for survival of young razorback suckers. Students observe and identify non-native fish in Lake Mead as they learn how the razorback sucker interacts with these neighbors. Students assess whether Lake Mead is still a good habitat for razorback suckers. Using the knowledge they’ve gained, students design ideal refuges for the razorback sucker, including ideas to get the word out about this endangered native fish. These pre-visit activities are designed to prepare students for this on-site experience by introducing them to habitat needs of all species and to initiate student inquiry into why species, such as the razorback sucker, become endangered

Alien Invaders! On-Site Programming (Grade 6)

In the “Alien Invaders!” program, students investigate how quagga mussels might affect Lake Mead. Students collect water quality data such as clarity, pH, and temperature to determine current habitat conditions that have allowed quagga mussels to thrive in Lake Mead. Students learn about the consequences that quagga mussels could have on the lake and its living and non-living resources. Using the knowledge they’ve gained, students create their own management plans to prevent the spread of quagga mussels to other waterways

Finicky Fish Finish... Last! On-Site Programming -- Support Materials (Grade 5)

In “Finicky Fish Finish…Last!” students explore what has happened to the Colorado River and the reasons why it is so difficult for the razorback sucker to thrive in a changed environment. Working as ichthyologists (fish biologists) at Lake Mead, students collect water quality data such as temperature, pH, and clarity to determine whether current habitat conditions are sufficient for survival of young razorback suckers. Students observe and identify non-native fish in Lake Mead as they learn how the razorback sucker interacts with these neighbors. Students assess whether Lake Mead is still a good habitat for razorback suckers. Using the knowledge they’ve gained, students design ideal refuges for the razorback sucker, including ideas to get the word out about this endangered native fish

Save Oregon\u27s Beaches Forever

Pamphlet that was distributed by the non-profit organization Beaches Forever, Inc. The pamphlet emphasized citizens to vote in favor of Ballot Measure 6, which called for a gasoline tax to be used to purchase beach land along the coast for public use