Project: Civics Project
Health Topics
Nutrition
Specific Health Community Problem
How does the shellfishing impact the health of the community
Guided Discovery
Date Collection, Various Websites, Speakers from MVSG AND DMF
Investigation/Research
What are the problem facing the shellfish industry on the island of Martha’s Vineyard How does sustaining this resource benefit the health of islanders
Lesson Plan with YRBS Data
Field Trip to Lagoon Pond with hand on activity, i.e looking at the shellfish, understand the problems faced by the shellfish: Overfishing, waste, Ell grass destruction
Solution
creating a flier for MV Times to encourage people to help with replanting the ELL grass, creating signs for boaters to not ride on area that ELL grass is growing
Community Impacts
They were able to learn more about the problems that are associated with shellfisheries.
Connection to Curriculum
The structure of Massachusetts state and local government48 [8.T6] Supporting Question: What is the role of state and local government in the U.S. political system? Grades 6–8 Speaking and Listening Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas [SLCA] Comprehension and Collaboration
SEL Competencies
Relationship Skills
Specific SEL Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
Students learnt to have empathy with the shellfish industry in their environmental struggles!
District Name
Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools
School Name
Tisbury School
Class/Program
8th Grade Civics
Number of Teachers
1
Number of Students
20
Grade Level(s)
6-8
Duration/Intensity
8 Classes, over a three week period
Community Partners
Martha’s Vineyard Shellfishing Group, Dept of Marine Fisheries
Content Areas
History and Social Science