Lesson 1

Activity 1: Effects on the Environment

Teams use their observation graphics that were completed in the Task to brainstorm what different elements have on the environment, how they occur, and the effect it has.

Activity 2: Introduction to the Problem of the Chesapeake Bay

Teams brainstorm issues that affect the bay and suggest possible solutions (initial ideas prior to any research)

Make a poster of issues and suggested solutions. Post in room as teams will come back to these later.

Activity 3: Carbon Lab

Work in teams to complete the virtual labs.

Activity 4: Case Study

Review the following case study: Dredge Today, Restore Tomorrow

Choose one location and working independently, complete and submit activity 3 (recommendation letter) after conducting the appropriate research (activity 1).