Treasure the Chesapeake C.E.U. - 4th Grade
Analyzing Maps - To start everything out and get focused on the Chesapeake region, we went around the room and examined a variety of maps that had something to do with the Chesapeake. We recorded a few facts or observations from each map and then shared with others after the rotations.
A Design for a Glog - As a way to learn about the facts and threats to the Chesapeake Bay, we made posters to understand the concept of a "GLOG." We then headed to the Computer Lab to create our own glogs, only to find out the Glogster was on its way out in HCPSS. It was fun while it lasted, though!
D.N.R.: Community Volunteer Experts - We were lucky to enjoy a visit from two Chesapeake Bay volunteers with the Department of Natural Resources. Engaging in a simulation of polluting the bay was a real eye opener, introducing the multitude of things that can wreak havoc on our precious Bay.
Bay News - After conducting research on the various issues our Chesapeake Bay faces, students turned their research into a newscast, filmed themselves reporting their research, and some newscasts were edited using iMovie. Each student incorporated his or her self-made model demonstrating the bay issue into their newscast.
Here are their unique models:
Here are their unique models:
They worked together to get the filming done:
Here are their newscasts:
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Time to Watch! - After researching, filming, and editing, it was time to enjoy each others' newscasts, while learning more about the Bay.
Community Connection - During the course of the Treasure the Chesapeake CEU, students were encouraged to attend Bay Day at the Robinson Nature Center. Here are two C.E.U. students, one featured in the news, who took the suggestion seriously and added to their knowledge on the American Oyster and the vital role it plays in the Bay.