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Marine Debris on the Chesapeake Bay
Students examine problem of litter and marine debris on the Chesapeake Bay, and experiment with density of marine debris.
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Marsh March
Students investigate natural organization of a wetland and the interrelationships between the wetland and the surrounding environment.
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Who Killed SAV?
Students research the factors that contributed to the decline of submerged aquatic vegetation in the Chesapeake Bay. Students evaluate the natural and human factors that led to the decline of bay grasses.
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Captain John Smith's Chesapeake Bay
Students conduct research to determine how the Chesapeake Bay has changed since the 17th century when Captain John Smith first explored it. Students read from Smith's historical documents.
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Captain John Smith's Chesapeake Bay
Fifth graders explore Captain John Smith and compare today's Chesapeake Bay to the one in the early 17th century.
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C. B. Atlas Animations: Temperature Experiments
Learners investigate cooling rates of shallow and deep water, analyze Chesapeake Bay temperature information, and interpret effects of temperature variations on living organisms.