What were the habitats and animals of the Chesapeake Bay in 1608, and how do they compare to the Bay of today? Objective • Students will analyze primary sources in order to assess the presence of various animals and the quality of the Chesapeake Bay habitats in the 1600s. • Students will compare the Chesapeake Bay of the 1600s with that of today. Background This detailed lesson could be broken down into smaller mini-lessons. It is appropriate for upper elementary or middle school students. Students will examine resources that describe the animals and plants that John Smith and his crew encount Duration: 60 Minutes.