Objectives
- Identify the five swamps in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Identify the location of the five swamps in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Describe at least two ecological features of each swamp using information from the website.
- Explain the importance of swamps to humans.
- Explain the importance of swamps for wildlife.
- Express appreciation for the environmental value of wetlands through an online reflection activity.
(We Trini Food, 2021)
After viewing the video above, answer the following question.
Which animal did you see most in this video?
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What do you think a swamp is?
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Here is a list of swamps in Trinidad and Tobago. Click the button below to read more about swamps.
| Trinidad Swamps | Tobago Swamps |
| Caroni Swamp | Bon Accord Lagoon |
| Nariva Swamp | Kilgwyn Swamp |
| Oropouche Lagoon |
Identify the location of the five swamps in Trinidad and Tobago
Visit each of the website swamp pages and carefully study the location of each of the swamps.
Activity 1
Click the button below and complete the interactive map activity. Drag each swamp name into the correct labeled box on the map. Use what you have learned from the the websites swamp pages to complete this activity. When finished, upload a screenshot in the box below.
Map by https://vemaps.com/trinidad-and-tobago/tt-02
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Ecological features
We are now going to take note of the ecological features of each of the swamps mentioned on our website.
What is meant by ecological features?
Ecological features are the natural things that make a place in nature unique.
Visit our website swamp pages and look for the ecological features of each swamp.
Look for features like
- The plants that grow there.
- The animals that live there.
- The type of water such as freshwater, saltwater or mixed.
- The habitat such as mangroves, lagoons or forests.
After completing this exercise please complete the following activity.
Activity 2
1.State two ecological feature found in the Caroni Swamp.
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2. State two ecological features found in the Nariva Swamp.
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3. State two ecological features found in the Oropouche Lagoon.
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4. State two ecological features found in the Bon Accord Lagoon.
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5. State two ecological features found in the Kilgwyn Swamp.
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Importance of swamps
Swamps are important because they protect wildlife by providing habitats and food, and they help humans by preventing floods, supporting fishing and tourism, and keeping the environment clean.
Importance for wildlife
- Habitats – many animals like birds, fish, crabs, manatees, and insects live and breed there.
- Food sources – plants, fish, and small animals found in swamps help support the food chain.
- Safe nesting areas – birds such as the Scarlet Ibis use swamps to nest and raise their young.
- Biodiversity – swamps support many different species, making them rich and healthy ecosystems.
Importance for humans
- Reducing floods – they soak up extra rainwater like natural sponges.
- Protecting the coastline – mangroves stop strong waves and prevent erosion.
- Providing resources – fish, crabs, oysters, plants, and other natural materials come from swamps.
- Supporting tourism – places like the Caroni Swamp attract visitors and create jobs.
- Cleaning the water – swamps filter dirty water and help keep our rivers and seas clean.
To read more about the importance of swamps visit our website swamp pages.
Activity 3
In your own words, describe the importance of Swamps for wild life and humans.
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Reflection
Why Wetlands Matter to me
Think about what you learned about Trinidad and Tobago’s swamps. Create a short reflection (3–5 sentences). Add a picture, emoji, or drawing that represents your feelings about wetlands. Post it on the Wetlands Reflection Wall.
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Click the button below and complete the discussion activity
Formative Assessment
Test Yourself!
Enter your name and complete the True or False below to test how much you’ve learnt.
References
Guitard, B. M. (2017, March 8). by Marc Guitard. https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/caroni-swamp
Vemaps. (2019, January 27). Outline Map of Trinidad and Tobago with Regions | Free Vector Maps. https://vemaps.com/trinidad-and-tobago/tt-02
We Trini Food. (2021, February 24). Caroni Bird Sanctuary: Afternoon Tour of Caroni Swamp [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmyPxg1JO7U
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