Objectives
There are several main objectives that I want the students to learn from this unit. I would like them to understand what a watershed is and how a watershed works. It is also important for the students to understand that watersheds are systems. By the end of this unit the students will learn some basic principles of ecology. But, most importantly, I want the students to become stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and of nature in general.
This unit will cover many objectives across all content areas. It is designed to teach students the geographic regions of Virginia and how to use topographical maps. It will also incorporate graphing skills and writing skills. The focus of the unit is watersheds, but because a watershed is a system, students will also learn about ecosystems, natural resources, scientific investigation, animals and plants. While this unit is written for the Chesapeake Bay, an objective of mine is that this unit will be adapted and used to teach ecological principles in environments around the world.
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