The South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center is excited to offer our Coastal Classroom program to elementary, middle, and junior high schools in South Louisiana.
These interactive, place-based lessons integrate wetlands education with current Louisiana Science Standards to create memorable experiences for your students.
Our science educators lead these lessons in your classroom and provide all supplies to offer you a hassle-free experience that both you and your students will enjoy.
- Educates elementary, middle, and junior high school students on coastal land loss and adaptation strategies
- Wetlands integrated curriculum following the Louisiana State Educational Standards
- Introduces students to the Louisiana Coastal Master Plan and LA SAFE
- Interactive, place-based, hands-on experiments and activities
- All supplies and scientific equipment provided
- Lessons led by science educators with Masters’ degrees in Marine and Environmental Biology
- Lessons designed to fit within one or two class periods
Click here to see available lessons!
Call (985) 580-7289 or email shicks@slwdc.org to schedule your lesson today!
Now offering Virtual Coastal Classroom Lessons!
Click here to watch our welcome video before you jump into the lessons!
For questions regarding Coastal Classroom, please email Program Director Samantha Hicks at shicks@slwdc.org.
The South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center is revolutionizing how we think, teach and learn about Louisiana’s disappearing coast. Our programs focus on developing adaptation skills in our young people. By doing so, we ensure the survival of our culture along with our workforce.
CONTACT
7910 Park Ave.
Houma, LA 70364
985-580-7289
jforet@slwdc.org