Sandy Hook Project
Mrs. Clear and Mrs. Weronick
6th Grade Science/Reading/Writing

Students will assume assigned roles and create a visual and a one-minute presentation based on given task.

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Marine Technician
How will the future of Sandy Hook affect the sand, dunes, and grass?

How important are New Jersey's sand dunes, and grasses to the shoreline. What needs to be done to preserve them?

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Geological Engineer
How will the future of Sandy Hook affect the need to redesign New Jersey's shoreline?

Should New Jersey's shoreline be redesigned? How?

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Tourist Agent
How will the future of Sandy Hook affect tourism at the New Jersey Shore?

Why should we visit Sandy Hook? What is the history of Sandy Hook? Design a brochure

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Property Owner
How will the future of Sandy Hook affect property values along the shore?

What should be done to improve the value of property at Sandy Hook [show and explain].

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Commercial Fisherman
How will the future of Sandy Hook affect the fishing industry?

What are the types of fish that live off the coast of Sandy Hook. What if fisherman were no longer allowed to fish at Sandy Hook? Visuals are needed

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Topographer
How will the future of Sandy Hook affect landform of New Jersey

Predict what the future holds for Sandy Hook's shoreline. How will the changes affect the community? What if we don't build groins or jetties?

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updated May 2005