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NOAA

Noaa: Estuaries 101 Curriculum: Observing Estuaries:

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate landforms and features associated with estuaries by taking a journey down a river to an estuary system where the river empties into the Gulf of Mexico near Weeks Bay. They will use Google Maps and other resources to...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Sandy Coasts

For Students 5th - 8th
In this interactive resource adapted from the National Park Service, learn about beaches, spits, and other sandy landforms that characterize some of America's coastal national parks.
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US Navy

Habitats: Beaches Characteristics

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents an overview of beach structure. This article briefly covers beach features such as spits, tombolos and barrier islands.