Barrier islands have played an important role in preserving the processes of the coast.  Barrier islands have also grown to be great vacation spots after development.  It is not known to most people that barrier islands are also a great natural habitat to many animals and resources.  There has been a long debate concerning developing many "untouched" barrier islands.  Many people say that the revenue gained would far outweigh the resources lost on the islands.  You should make the decision for yourselves.  Should barrier islands be developed?
 
 

Your main task that I expect from you will be to come to your own conclusion of whether or not barrier islands should be allowed to be developed farther.

Be prepared to defend your conclusion on the development of barrier islands in a five page paper and an oral presentation supporting your conclusion, (pro or con).
 

In order to accomplish this task, I have provided you with various links that have information on barrier islands, coastal processes, and developed islands.

1)  This project will be done in teams of four that I have preassigned.
2)  Study the various websites that I have provided.
3)  Any websites not listed must be approved be the instructor.

CONS:

Coasts In Crisis 
 

Coastal processes-Pay attention to longshore drift and the pictures.

Oceans-Go to chapter 17 and learn of various processes of the ocean.

ADDED NOTES

PROS:

Hilton Head

Outer Banks

Controled Development

4)  Make a list of pros and cons as a group.
5)  After you have studied the evidence, you must come to your own individual opinion on the topic (you do not have to agree with your partners). 
 
 
 

Your group will be evaluated on the list of pros and cons created.  This will be 25% of your grade.  You will be evaluated on your individual five page paper.  This will be 75% of your grade.  Remember to support your conclusion with specific evidence from the web. 

By now you should have worked as a group to gather some pros and cons of developing barrier islands.  You have learned a great deal about coastal processes and made a personal decision on whether or not the islands should be developed.  Use this knowledge that you have gained and think about how development has effected East Tennessee and how future development will effect it. 

Press, Frank. Understanding Earth

Melear, Dr. Claudia T.  Sapelo Island-Georgia's Coastal Treasure

Coasts in Crisis-http://pubs.usgs.gov/circular/c1075/intro.html#fig3

Coastal Processes-http://www.dc.peachnet.edu/~pgore/geology/geo101/coastal.htm

Oceans-http://www.whfreeman.com/presssiever

Hilton Head-http://hhislandrentals.com/

Outer Banks-http://home.digitalcity.com/atlanta/destinations/?page=main&did=outerbanks-

Controlled Development-http://www.nature-tours.com/home.html