Beach in a pan

Instructional Resource

Contributed By

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Subjects

Science

Grade Levels

Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

Audience

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Beach in a pan

Instructional Resource

Students construct a beach in a pan and investigate the effects of wind and waves on beach shape. Students investigate and sequence sand grain sizes, create various beach profiles and examine issues associated with coastal development.

Publisher

Monterey Bay Aquarium