The organisms and groups of organisms best suited to an environment survive and reproduce. Take a position relative to an issue that affects society and use your knowledge of science to defend that position. Relate personal actions you can take to address an issue and demonstrate support for your position. Identify and evaluate risks with benefits associated in science and technology both in the present and in the past. Grades 6-8 Students will be able to evaluate environmental issues and recommend ways of protecting the environment while meeting human needs.
Raw oysters can contain harmful bacteria.
Wash hands after handling all oysters. Teacher Background One fishery that Marylanders have in common with many countries in Asia is the oyster. We harvest the Eastern oyster from the Chesapeake Bay. We once thought that the Eastern oyster supply was bottomless, but today fewer and fewer watermen can make a living harvesting oysters. The harvesting of oysters from the Bay was a huge business, particularly after the Civil War.