Mr. Losik shares: This challenge is a culminating activity for our study or Michigan beaches. After studying beaches with other classes from all over the World at The Great Beach Exploration Project. we wanted a way that we could help improve the beach and natural area near us. After learning a lot about how destructive the invasive species can be to our natural areas, we decided that helping to pull garlic mustard was one small way we kids could help.
Great examples of middle school students developing real solutions to a local problem. Copying the TV show Shark Tank's format is a great way for students to "pitch" their solutions.