Monterey Bay
This National Geographic site describes the successful preservation of California’s Monterey Bay. Discover the animal and plant life that thrive in this protected sanctuary and compare Monterey Bay with the beach described in "The Sand Castle." In the Web Links Activity Log, write a paragraph that explains how the two settings are alike and how they are different.

WWF: Virtual House
The characters in "The Sand Castle" learn the importance of conservation. Tour a virtual house at this World Wildlife Fund site and see how everyday items affect the planet. Choose a topic such as Go, Fish! Endangered Seas and click on ENTER house. Solve the puzzle by exploring the house and clicking on various objects. Then make a list of some items in your home and tell how they affect the environment.