1. The Mystery of the Disappearing Sand
Angela Taylor

2. Beach Erosion
The wearing away of rock, soil, and other biotic and abiotic earth materials.

3. What are some of the causes?
Wind
Waves
Currents: Deep ocean currents, long shore currents. near shore currents
Dredging
Tourism – shoreline recreation
Use this slide to help students brainstorm as you present.

4. Predicting shoreline change
Decipher how waves evolve
Determine where currents will form and why
Learn where sand comes from and where it goes
Understand when conditions are right to promote beach erosion, transport, or deposition.
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5. What tools do scientists use?
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High-frequency radar (insert page 10 from Harvey here)
Lets explore some data sets
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The teacher may need to describe what high-frequency radar is.

6. What is the real solution?
The Army Corps function is to reduce storm damage.
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission protects the habitat of sea turtles.
The state Department of Environmental Protection ensures that any "solution" put into place doesn't create problems elsewhere.

7. Beach Replenishment
Scientists use data to know when and where to get the sand from
Here is an example of a citizen helping to solve a problem where perhaps data was not used to determine where the sand should come from.
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8. Key Vocabulary
Jetty
Groin
Storm surge
Long shore current

9. Resources
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