The Intertidal Zone

This documentary explores the ecosystems of the intertidal zone in British Columbia. An "intertidal zone" is an area that is covered by the highest tides and exposed during the lowest. The filmmakers study the ecology of this unique environment, including its life cycles and food chains.

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This documentary explores the ecosystems of the intertidal zone in British Columbia. An "intertidal zone" is an area that is covered by the highest tides and exposed during the lowest. The filmmakers study the ecology of this unique environment, including its life cycles and food chains.

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Credits

• director
  David Denning
  
• cinematography
  David Denning
  
• producer
  George Johnson
  
• executive producer
  John Taylor
  
• editing
  Bruce Giesbrecht
  
• sound editing
  Charles Wilkinson
  
• re-recording
  Paul Sharpe
  
• narrator
  Stan Peters
  
• music
  Bruce Ruddell
  

Education

Ages 11 to 15

Study Guide

Guide 1

School subjects

Science - Life Systems/Ecology

Have students research why intertidal zones are important to marine life. Divide the class into small groups and ask each group to research an animal that lives in an intertidal zone and present the findings to the class. Ask each student to compose a poem inspired by the tide and marine life.

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