Brief Description:
Ever wonder why sand is pink, black, or even green? Learn where sand comes from, what happens to it once it gets to the beach, and which animals make the sand their home. Students will examine sand samples from all over the world, observe animals that live in sandy habitats, and investigate how they use their environment to find food and shelter.

Type of Program/Resource: Academic Enrichment, Field Trips, Hands-On Activities
Subject Area Focus: Environmental Science, Biology, Earth Science, Marine Science
Grade Level: K-6
Related to CA Science Standard(s):
2-Earth,
Contact Name: Education Reservations Office
Phone: 858-534-7336
E-Mail Address: eduman@aqua.ucsd.edu
Home Page Address: www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

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Organization Providing This Resource:
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography