Grade 7 and 8

Canoe Based Ecology Study

Fall and Spring
Locations: Dundee Creek or Days Cove

Through a hands-on study of the local aquatic ecosystem at Dundee Creek or Days Cove, students will determine how human activities have impacted the environment. They will investigate biotic and abiotic factors using a variety of science skills and processes in order to evaluate the health of the ecosystem.  The field study will be co-planned with the trip leader in order to reinforce, extend, and contextualize classroom instruction that is aligned with the BCPS Science curriculum.

Trips may be scheduled for either the spring or fall season; however, priority will be given according to the following schedule:

Fall:  GT8 Environmental Science, Grade 7 Standard Science

Spring:  GT8 Environmental Science, Grade 8 Standard Science

Content Standard: Life Science and Environmental Science
Topics/Indicator: Subject to Classroom Instruction

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

Coontail SAV found on SAV study.