In this inquiry, students engage with mapping data to determine what kind of land coverage is contributing the most to harmful algal blooms in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Click on the link for teacher resources for teaching guides and handouts.

Concepts

data sets, nitrates, patterns, water quality, spatial analysis

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Additional Tags

graphical displays, mapping, chesapeake bay, nutrient runoff, watershed, scientific investigation

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional