Have you ever seen the big ships that keep the Port busy? In this lesson, students will learn about the imports and exports of the Port of Baltimore and use recycled materials to build a model cargo ship that will hold weight.

Ready to learn all about habitat restoration? By examining the history of Poplar Island we will show how erosion causes habitat loss, and how the Port of Baltimore is using its resources to counter some of Maryland's toughest problems.

How has human activity shaped the islands in the Chesapeake Bay? Can lost islands be restored? In this lesson students will use project-based group learning to examine the history of Poplar Island. See how a community changed into a vanishing habitat before becoming the successful ecological restoration project you see today.

Get the scoop on... well, dirt! (We promise, it's pretty cool). In this activity students will watch a short video about dredging and use their new-found knowledge to answer questions about shipping and sediment.

There are careers in even the most unexpected of places! Introduce students to careers that are part of the dredging process. Learn about the educational backgrounds these careers require and the many different activities involved throughout the work day.

Have you ever imagined becoming a forester? Students can become one today by learning about the Port of Baltimore’s forestry mitigation projects and its impacts. By learning in hands-on ways, students will measure and identify trees, becoming the scientist for the day.

What has been going on at the Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility (DMCF)? Introduce students to mitigation by learning how Masonville mitigation projects have benefitted numerous species in many ways.

Imagine what life was like for animals at the Port of Baltimore's sites before these sites existed! Learn the history of places like Poplar Island and Masonville Cove through performance. In this lesson, students get to become the animal and tell their stories through a theatrical lens.

Where does trade happen and how is it helping restore habitat? In this lesson students will learn about the Port of Baltimore's top imports, exports, and how everyday trade is helping restore habitat.

Do you love turtles and building structures? Then become an engineer for the day-- you'll learn how to build your own Chesapeake Bay island and about diamondback terrapins that live on islands like these.