Hogchocker
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. …
Catfish
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: …
Terrapin
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 …
Dissolved Oxygen
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 …
Fish Anatomy
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 …
Action Items
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 …
Wetlands
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 …