Through a series of investigations, activities, and readings, students learn about Chesapeake Bay issues and how their actions affect the Bay's health. They use their understanding of the Bay to develop solutions to Bay problems and to design service learning projects. Chesapeake Choices and Challenges was developed by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in coordination with the State Department of Education. Students write driving questions, locate and browse web sites, and evaluate the usefulness of information found on the web. Scavenger Hunt was developed by the Middle Years Digital Library Teaching and Learning Group at the University of Michigan.
Students view a series of video clips where individuals explain aspects of the problem.
Students formulate hypotheses, investigate clues that may or may not support their theories, collaborate with classmates, and finally prepare a lab report with summary and recommendations. The Tropical Miracle, Dead Fish on Union Lake, and Traffic Accident. Science Sleuths was developed by the Minnesota Educational Computer Consortium.