Chesapeake+Bay+Unit

=Chesapeake Bay Inquiry Unit=

Scenario
The Chesapeake Bay is in serious danger. Animals and plants are dying. Even though laws have been passed to protect the Bay, pollution in the water and air around the Bay is still a problem.

Task
Your job is to learn about what is happening to the Bay and to find out how what we do at Hidenwood can make a difference...and then take action! We will be choosing a service project that we can complete around Hidenwood to help raise awareness of the problem.

1. Question - How can what we do at Hidenwood affect the health of the Chesapeake Bay?
We will need to come up with a list of specific questions to answer to help us understand what is going on at Hidenwood and in the Bay.

2. Plan

 * Develop a plan for finding your answers.
 * Make a list of the supplies we will need and tasks to complete.

3. Collect & Credit

 * Use [[file:stenciling data sheet.doc]]to take your notes.
 * Start your research using Mrs. C's portaportal links. Get all of the answers you can from the first link before going on to the second.
 * Collect the materials we will need for our project.
 * Be sure to obey copyright laws -- any time you use a book or website, add it to your bibliography!

4. Organize

 * Make a plan of action for Hidenwood.
 * Work in groups to organize your project.

5. Snythesize
Put it all together! Use what you have learned to go out and complete your project around Hidenwood.

6. Communicate
Tell the rest of the school about our work! Let them know how they can help to save the Bay.

Ms. Jones' class stenciled the storm drains around Hidenwood to help get the message out. Learn more about their project here.