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Grade 5 Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Elective—Oceanography |
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| Description: |
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Learn how storms, especially hurricanes, affect the salinity of the Chesapeake Bay. Examine multiyear maps of the Chesapeake Bay to learn how salinity and temperature vary in different parts of the Bay and at various times of the year. Conduct a web quest and write a report on conditions that influence the migration, breeding and location of various sport fish during the year. |
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| Virginia Standards of Learning: |
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Grade 5 Science (5.1., 5.6)
Life Science (LS.1, LS.7, LS.10, LS.11, LS.12)
Earth Science (ES.1, ES.3, ES.11)
Elective—Oceanography |
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| NSE Standards: |
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Science as inquiry; modeling; properties and changes of properties in matter; structure of Earth system; organisms and the environment; use of technology in science. |
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| Materials: |
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Computer with Internet Access |
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