Chesapeake Bay Activity Packet

An activity book designed to introduce elementary school children to the animal and plant life and ecology of Chesapeake Bay.

"Students will be able to apply the ideas involved in the systems concept to the analysis of scientific systems, such as an ecosystem, and of other systems, such as the political and economic system."--Page 4

Discover Chesapeake Bay takes readers to the water's edge, where they will learn about the bay's atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. These four very different systems create a unique environment in and around Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. Readers will experience 200 miles of shoreline teeming with more than 3,600 species of animals and plants. Colorful maps, diagrams, and photos provide a close-up view of Chesapeake Bay. Book is aligned to curriculum standards and includes sidebar, activity, glossary, index, and additional resources.

A compilation of popular Tried and True columns originally published in Science Scope, this new book is filled with teachers best classroom activities time-tested, tweaked, and engaging. These ageless activities will fit easily into your middle school curriculum and serve as go-to resources when you need a tried-and-true lesson for tomorrow. --from publisher description.

A tour of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding area.

Chadwick the Crab is back You're invited to explore a variety of puzzles, mazes, and coloring pages that will encourage you to draw or use stickers to create a Chesapeake Bay scene, learn about things that don't belong in the bay, and discover some fun facts along the way. This is so much more than a coloring book. It's the Chadwick the Crab Chesapeake Bay Academy, and all are welcome