This Project-Based Learning unit begins with a field trip to a local pond to launch students into their project. Students will choose a topic that is important to them aimed to help preserve or protect the environment. Students will then be guided through research, group work, and product creation to prepare for a presentation to the the community. The following document contains a brief overview of each lesson to include overarching standards, learning objectives, and estimated time frames. The overall time commitment to this project is between 17-23 days of instruction.