Exploring the Resource, Engaging the Experts, Understanding the Management

What is Green Eggs and Sand?

Green Eggs & Sand is an innovative workshop experience and set of curriculum modules designed to explore the Atlantic Coast horseshoe crab (HSC)/shorebird phenomenon and management controversy. The award-winning curriculum is composed of 4 education modules for middle and high school level students and adults. Each module features an introductory video segment followed by a series of engaging exercises designed to expand understanding of the material. Module 1 features lessons and activities on horseshoe crab biology/ecology; Module 2 provides material on the relationship between horseshoe crabs and migratory shorebirds. Module 3 outlines the human connection, including use horseshoe crabs by-products for human health benefits; and Module 4 presents the challenges and approaches to resource for multiple uses and stakeholders.

Green Eggs & Sand is unique in that it:

• Was developed through a collaboration of teachers, resource managers, scientists, and stakeholders
• It focuses on promoting an in-depth understanding of the issues, science, and management of the Horseshoe crab/shorebird controversy.
• Is award winning! In 2005 the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) awarded the Green Eggs and Sand project team 1st place in the curriculum category at their national conference.

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Teacher Testimonials

"This is my 23rd year teaching, and your workshop was the best so far I've done. I'm still talking about horseshoe crabs to anyone who will listen." - Bobbye Hager, Teacher, Peachtree City, GA