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Connecting people to the natural world, sustainable agricultural practices and the cultural heritage of their local watershed through education, stewardship and advocacy.

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Home » Bridging the Watershed Teacher Portal

Bridging the Watershed Teacher Portal

Welcome to Alice Ferguson Foundation’s Bridging the Watershed Teacher Portal. We are eager to have your class to be a part of our field study programs. Below you will find all you need to know to prepare your students for a field study, the module curriculum, and post activities.

If you have any questions please contact us at education@fergusonfoundation.org or (301) 292-5665 and we’ll be happy to help you!

    Resources

    General

    BTW Field Study Checklist
    BTW Modules Summary
    Schedule A Field Study Overview (PPT)

    Don’t Get Sedimental

    Teacher’s Guide: Don’t Get Sedimental
    Student Data Sheet: Don’t Get Sedimental

    Exotic Invaders

    Teacher’s Guide: Exotic Invaders
    Student Data Sheet: Exotic Invaders
    Exotic Invaders Presentation (PPT)
    Exotic Invaders Jeopardy (PPT)

    Sustainability

    Teacher’s Guide: Sustainability
    Student Data Sheet: Sustainability

    Talkin’ Trash

    Teacher’s Guide: Talkin’ Trash
    Student Data Sheet: Talkin’ Trash

    Water Canaries

    Teacher’s Guide: Water Canaries
    Student Data Sheet: Water Canaries
    Macroinvertebrate Key
    Canaries Calculator (XLSX)

    Watershed Watchdogs

    Teacher’s Guide: Watershed Watchdogs
    Student Data Sheet: Watshed Watchdogs
    Watershed Watchdogs Instructions
    Understanding Water Quality Index Procedure and Table
    Water Quality Index Parameters (PPT)
    Q Values
    WQI Calculator (XLSX)
    Watershed Watchdog Jeopardy (PPT)

    Watersheds

    Teacher’s Guide: Water, Water, Everywhere
    Chesapeake Bay Watershed Map
    Activity: Crumpled Paper Watershed


    Are you ready to begin planning your next outdoor field study? Get started by filling out the form below.

    Education Registration Form

    Schedule Your Program

    Thank you for your interest in Alice Ferguson Foundation’s programs. Through this form, you can register your class for one of our programs.

    To complete this form, you will need the following information:
    ✔️ Your contact details including school name and address
    ✔️ Classroom grade and number of students
    ✔️ Preferred program
    ✔️ At least two preferred dates

    If you have any questions, please contact us at education@fergusonfoundation.org

    What grade is your class? *
    What kind of program would you like to register for? *
    If you have any questions, please contact us at education@fergusonfoundation.org.

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    Accokeek, Maryland 20607
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