What part of city life can negatively effects Ballona? Roads going through the wetlands can harm wildlife, impact song birds with traffic noise and are a source gasoline and oil which washes into the wetlands during a rain. volunteer now »
Teacher Resources Grade 8
What's in the Water?
What is pollution and how does it affect the environment? Conduct an experiment to observe the effects of multiple sources of pollution. Download pdf»
Are We Just Fouling Ourselves?
Does the way we use the land affect us? Research land use and derivative pollutants in order to write a report. Also suggested as 6th grade activity, meeting standards for watersheds. Download pdf»
You Are What you Eat: Plastics and Marine Life
Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it isn't there. Whether it sinks or floats, plastics in the sea spell trouble for all the animals in the ocean. Find out the many ways marine life can be affected by plastics in their aquatic home. Download pdf»
The Edge of the Wedge
Fresh water out, salt water in - the turn of the tides in coastal estuaries makes for a mixing adventure. Download pdf»
Keep Your Head Above Water
Do things that float behave differently in salt and fresh water? What lets them float, and when do they sink? Download pdf»
If you are interested in participating in the Middle School Program, please contact the Friends of Ballona Wetlands Programs Director.
Friends of Ballona Wetlands
Kelly Rose, Programs Director
310.306-5994
kellyr@ballonafriends.org
What's in the Water?
What is pollution and how does it affect the environment? Conduct an experiment to observe the effects of multiple sources of pollution. Download pdf»
Are We Just Fouling Ourselves?
Does the way we use the land affect us? Research land use and derivative pollutants in order to write a report. Also suggested as 6th grade activity, meeting standards for watersheds. Download pdf»
You Are What you Eat: Plastics and Marine Life
Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it isn't there. Whether it sinks or floats, plastics in the sea spell trouble for all the animals in the ocean. Find out the many ways marine life can be affected by plastics in their aquatic home. Download pdf»
The Edge of the Wedge
Fresh water out, salt water in - the turn of the tides in coastal estuaries makes for a mixing adventure. Download pdf»
Keep Your Head Above Water
Do things that float behave differently in salt and fresh water? What lets them float, and when do they sink? Download pdf»
If you are interested in participating in the Middle School Program, please contact the Friends of Ballona Wetlands Programs Director.
Friends of Ballona Wetlands
Kelly Rose, Programs Director
310.306-5994
kellyr@ballonafriends.org