Module 1 - Making the Most of our Natural Resources
UPDATED 10/15
Making the Most of our Natural Resources (Module 1) is designed to guide students as they learn about the value of the natural resources within the Chesapeake Bay watershed and consequences of actions taken by residents, towns, counties and regions that impact these resources. Emphasis is on water quality in the students’ backyards and how it affects their neighborhoods as well as bodies of water downstream, including the Chesapeake Bay. As with all Expedition Chesapeake educational materials, student learning experiences (LEs) are based on real scenarios within the watershed.
Making the Most of our Natural Resources introduces students to key concepts through two real-life scenarios from the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Tourists Lured by Trout is based on restoration efforts on Smith Creek, Rockingham County, Virginia. Winning with Healthy Waterways is based on partnership efforts in the Chemung River basin in Southern New York State (near Elmira and Corning).
Teacher and Student Materials for download
Student Assessment of Prior Learning
Scenario A: Tourists Lured by Trout
Narrative Overview
Alignment to Academic Standards
Preparing for the Learning Experiences
Scientific and Historical Background Information for the Teacher
Learning Experience #1 - The Challenge
Lesson Plan
Opportunities for Student Assessment
Student Procedures and Data Sheets
Student Procedures
Challenge Questions
Smith Creek Habitat
Restoration Plan
Learning Experience #2 - Modeling the Solution
Lesson Plan
Opportunities for Student Assessment
Student Procedures and Data Sheets
Student Procedures
Test Protocol
Data Table
Graph and Analysis of Data
Learning Experience #3 - Reality Check
Lesson Plan
Opportunities for Student Assessment
Student Procedures and Data Sheets
Student Procedures
SCTHRP Participants
SCTHRP Progress
Neighborhood Action
Scenario B: Winning with Healthy Waterway
Narrative Overview
Alignment to Academic Standards
Preparing for the Learning Experiences
Scientific and Historical Background Information for the Teacher
Learning Science in the Field- Letter to Parents
Learning Experience #1 - Got Water
Lesson Plan
Opportunities for Student Assessment
Student Procedures and Data Sheets
Student Procedures
Description of Study Area
Developing a Plan
Let's Get Practical
Learning Experience #2 - Measuring Water Quality with Macros
Lesson Plan
Opportunities for Student Assessment
Student Procedures and Data Sheets
Student Procedures
Is Anybody There
Planning for Improvement