Why do some shores have rocks while others have sandy beaches? This authentic driving question can go in so many ways and result in so many authentic projects and products…
With younger learners this may lead to an authentic project about beaches. What is a beach? What are the different types of beaches? Do rivers have beaches…lakes…oceans…cold water…warm water?
With older learners this may lead to an authentic project about waves and tides. What causes them? What is global warming doing to coastlines/beaches?
And as I look at all the snow in my backyard, I am trying to convince myself it is a white sand beach…
The Educational Journey 