Programs

Outdoor Science Education
Program Menu 2007/2008

Elementary

Grade 6

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

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

Through assessing the Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV/underwater grasses) at Days Cove or 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.”

There is a $3.00/student facility use fee for either location.

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

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