Into the Dead Zone: What Happens When We Build Cities?

Take to the Anacostia River with Philippe Cousteau and the EarthEcho Expeditions team as they journey across the water and underground in Washington, DC, to explore the impact of urbanization on the water cycle.

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How to Measure Nitrates and Phosphates

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Video Worksheet: What is a Dead Zone?

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Video Worksheet: What Happens When We Build Cities?

This worksheet accompanies Day 2 The Issue: What Happens When We Build Cities? Students should take time for reflection before, during, and after the video while focusing on key vocabulary terms and the major themes, including:

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Service Learning in Action with Earth Conservation Corps

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Begin the Journey with EarthEcho Expeditions

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Service Learning at Annapolis Maritime Museum

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How To Measure Dissolved Oxygen

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How To Measure Turbidity

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Service Learning in Action with the Annapolis Maritime Museum

Students from the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Oyster Education Partnership provide EarthEcho Expeditions team members Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau with an introduction to oyster reefs. The students demonstrate how to monitor the growth of spat and juvenile oysters, and explain how their service learning experience is improving the health of the Chesapeake Bay.

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