1. Our Changing Chesapeake Invitation to inquiry Open minds Stimulate curiosity Why is our environment so polluted? Watch this video about an Oklahoma town that had to relocate. What environmental issues do you see in your neighborhood? What do you think are causing those issues? What can you do to help reduce these issues? How can I help to improve the quality of the Chesapeake Bay? 45678 Next 321

2. 2. Environmental Science Build background knowledge Connect to content Discover interesting ideas Environmental science is a wide-ranging and complex field concerned with the study of the natural environment and the effects on that environment of human activity and natural events. It deals with such issues as deforestation, soil erosion, air and water pollution, global warming, and the destruction of plant and animal habitats. Earth Sciences for Students, 2008 How can I help to improve the quality of the Chesapeake Bay? Read the World Book article on environmental pollution. List 10 types of pollution and give 2 examples of each. 45678 Next 321

3. 3. How can you help the Chesapeake Bay? You will be investigating an environmental issue in order to develop and implement an action plan for reducing the environmental impact. Choosing a topic: Using this list of topics, choose 4 issues that look interesting to explore.this list of topics As you skim through information, jot down thoughts and questions such as: Why is the issue a problem? How can I help to alleviated these problems? Can I find enough sources of information for the topic? Fill in the graphic organizer and discuss your findings with your inquiry circle.graphic organizer Explore interesting ideas Look around Dip in Which issue will you choose? Watch a newscast about the Chesapeake Bay in 1983.Chesapeake Bay Has the pollution in the Bay improved? 45678 Next 321

4. 4. What questions do I need to answer to support my action plan? You might want to consider these Subsidiary Questions: What are the scientific details concerning my environmental issue? What role have humans played in this environmental issue? What are the causes of this environmental issue? Whom or what does this issue affect (both directly and indirectly)? What are some possible consequences if this environmental issue is not addressed or fixed? Have there been any attempts to solve this issue? Have any of these attempts been successful? What could an ordinary citizen do to help solve this issue? How will these solutions help? Pause and ponder Decide direction Identify inquiry questions How can I help to improve the quality of the Chesapeake Bay? Create your questions as you research your topic. Record your questions on the graphic organizer.graphic organizer 45678 Next 321

5. 5. Where can I find information on my topic? Books – Look for a book on your topic in DestinyDestiny ebooks in Destiny ebooks Encyclopedias are great for general information – Look in the Reference Section. List of web sites Destiny WebPath Express Destiny Databases – Gale Virtual Reference Library, Science in Context, Opposing View Points, NBC Learn, netTrekker, World Book, SIRS, and Safari Montage. Databases Gather important information Go broad (search) Go deep (read) Continue to create your questions as you research your topic. Record your questions and information on the graphic organizer. Can you trust everything you read on the internet? Have you heard of the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus?Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus CMS Web Site Evaluation 45678 Next 321

6. 6. How will I present my information? Digital Presentation PowerPoint Presentation Moviemaker Document Website Song How can I help to improve the quality of the Chesapeake Bay? Reflect on learning Go beyond facts to make meaning Create to communicate Text Media Presentation Board Newsletter via Publisher Pamphlet Brochure Children’s story Short Story Poem Song Poster 45678 Next 321

7. 7. How will I share my action plan? Learn from each other Share your learning Tell your story Environmental Showcase: The Environmental Showcase will be your opportunity to educate your classmates and individuals in your school community about a human-caused environmental issue. A major purpose of your showcase is to creatively inform others about what they can do to reduce their negative impact on the environment. As you view other presentations created by your classmates, you will be recording information on a graphic organizer.graphic organizer How can I help to improve the quality of the Chesapeake Bay? 45678 Next 321

8. 8. How well did I accomplish my goals? Evaluate the achievement of learning goals Reflect on content Reflect on process Take time to think about the research process you just completed. Story of my research process... What changes did you make to your original plan? What worked and what didn't work? What did you learn about yourself as a researcher? Follow these guidelines to help you to prepare your reflection.these guidelines 45678 Next 321 Created by Phyllis Fullem BCPS based on Guided Inquiry Design by Carol C. Kuhlthau, Leslie K. Maniotes, and Ann K. Caspari.