Your poem should emphasize the role the sanctuary plays in the lives of the two species you chose. If you can't find the right word or the perfect sentence, move on, and come back to the problem later. Don't worry about spelling or punctuation until you are through writing your poem. Don't criticize yourself or your poem. Your map should include a title, place names, a grid of latitude and longitude lines, a compass rose indicating the map orientation, a scale, a map key, and possibly a legend.
Display collages in school hallways or in the library before or during Geography Awareness Week.
If you live near one of the National Marine Sanctuaries, visit its Web site to find out more information about the local programs offered for schools. Students can submit artwork, stories, and poems online individually or as a class.