In this activity, students use the National Geographic FieldScope to examine the Chesapeake Bay watershed and its tributaries, and learn how their location connects to it. They then develop a watershed profile for their location....

Using data visualizations that show dissolved oxygen levels, students analyze the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. They will also learn about dead zones, which are aquatic areas where there is insufficient oxygen to support life....

A project-based collaborative unit of study that teaches students about watershed health using real-time geospatial technology. Students engage in outdoor field experiences while using twenty-first century learning skills.