Programs

Grade 6

Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Study
Fall and Spring
Locations: Dundee Creek

Essential Question:
How do abiotic factors affect the growth and health of SAV?

Through assessing the Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV/underwater grasses) at Dundee Creek, students will learn about the interaction of biotic and abiotic factors, native and non-native species, and the importance of SAV to Bay health. Students will assess SAV populations and collect data using digital and manual data acquisition tools. Students will analyze collected data to determine the current condition of SAV. This field experience can be coupled easily with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s “Bay Grasses In Classes.”

Content Standard: Life Science
Topics: Ecology
Indicator: Identify and describe factors that influence the size and stability of populations and ecosystems.

Days Cove canoes waiting to be used by sixth graders for an SAV study.

Coontail SAV found on SAV study.