2012-2013

Honorable Mention

2009-2010

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Captain John Smith Discovers the Treasures of the Chesapeake-Mapping the Bay

In 1608, sailing in an open shallop with 13 sailors, John Smith explored the uncharted waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Students read excerpts from Smith's journal and learn to translate his remarkable map that led hundreds to the new world to see...

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Captain John Smith Discovers the Treasures of the Chesapeake-Natural Resources

Captain John Smith explored the Chesapeake Bay in 1608 and described a world rich in natural resources. His diary and the drawings of John White help students rediscover that world of 400 years ago and how these resources shaped our world.

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Estuary:Life on the Edge

What do Diamondback Terrapins, Horseshoe Crabs, and Sea Stars have in common? They all live in the Chesapeake Bay estuary. Students will learn about behavior, adaptations, habitats, and strange and wonderful facts about these creatures in our...

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Fossils: Our Clues to the Prehistoric Past

Megalodon was the largest marine predator that ever lived! Students learn about this incredible shark, and what their fossilized teeth tell us about the Miocene world they lived in 7-20 million years ago.

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Lighthouses: Form and Function

Lighthouses have been in use for centuries and were built in different shapes and sizes depending on the purpose and location. By learning about these styles and their geographic areas, students will understand the necessity of lighthouses for...

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The Ecology of a Tidal Marsh

Students will explore why marshes are ecologically important. They will learn how conditions in the marsh change during low and high tides and how animals living there adapt to these changes.

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