San Dieguito Lagoon

Overview

Led by the San Dieguito River Park, students engage in several activity stations  to learn about the importance and diversity of the lagoon. Activities include an  interactive Ranger-led hike along the Lagoon Trail, testing water samples at the  stormwater treatment ponds, studying skulls of animals found within the park,  viewing native plants and learning about their adaptations and use, and  creating nature-inspired artwork using materials collected from the lagoon.

Objectives

Students will:

• learn about habitat destruction, degradation, restoration and preservation;
• learn about urban runoff, freshwater and salt water, and the importance of water quality;
• learn about habitat types and how plants and animals have adapted to living at the San Dieguito Lagoon;
• understand their role in keeping the watershed healthy.

Acknowledgments

Made possible by a grant from The San Diego Foundation

Material compiled by:

The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy

The San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority

The Volcan Mountain Foundation

San Diego Archaeological Center

Material generously contributed by:

The San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy

California Performance Expectations & Dimensions

Note: This program can assist with meeting the following Performance Expectations and Dimensions from California’s Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Grade 5: 5-PS3-1; 5-LS1-1; 5-LS2-1; 5-ESS2-1; 5-ESS2-2; 5-ESS3-1.

Grades 6-8: MS-LS1-4; MS-LS1-5; MS-LS1-6; MS-LS1-7; MS-LS1-8; MS-LS2-1; S-LS2-2; MS-LS2-3; MS-LS2-4; MS-LS2-5; MS-ESS3-1; MS-ESS3-2; MS-ESS3-3; MS-ESS3-4; MS-
ESS3-5.

Grades 9-12: HS-LS2-6; HS-LS2-8; HS-LS4-6; HS-ESS2-5; HS-ESS3-1; HS- HS-ESS3-4; HS-
ESS3-6.