Printables: Additional Links: The Chesapeake Bay Program has a great write-up on wetlands here: https://www.chesapeakebay.net/issues/wetlands Environmental Concern has several teacher-friendly publications about wetlands: https://wetland.org/education/publications/ Here is an interesting video about …
There are many actions that individuals can take to lessen their impact on the Chesapeake Bay. In this lesson, students are introduced to projects that residents of Chestertown have implemented …
Scientists classify fish based on certain shared characteristics. Let’s identify some features that all fish have in common. Printables: Additional Links: Information on the White Perch a fish that …
Organisms that breathe through gills require dissolved oxygen in the water. How does oxygen get dissolved and how much of it do different species need? Printables: Additional Links: The …
Diamondback Terrapins are the official state reptile of Maryland, which is fitting as they prefer the brackish waters of the Chesapeake Bay. They can be identified by the distinctive diamond-shaped pattern …
Catfish are easily identified by their whisker-like features called barbels. Let’s look at what they actually do for the fish as well as some of their other characteristics. Printables: …
Closely resembling a flounder, the Hog Choker is one of the Chesapeake Bay’s flatfish. Because of their ability to camouflage and hide themselves, they are often unnoticed by most people. …
The water in the Chesapeake is not as clear as water in a swimming pool. What makes it murkier and how can we measure this difference? Printables: Additional Links: …
Scientists measure a water’s pH level to see if it is acidic, basic, or neutral. Let’s look at contributing factors that could tilt the scales in one direction or another. …
Nitrogen can enter the Bay’s waterways through natural processes as well as man-made contributions. How does this impact the health of the Chesapeake? Printables: Additional Links: The USGS provides an …
