Teachers interested in incorporating a Bay experience into their curricula are encouraged to consider implmenting one of the many existing programs within the state.  These programs have been developed over many years, and most include both classroom and field activities.  For information specifically on storm drain stenciling, schoolyard habitat or field trip suggestions, please visit those pages specifically.

Bay Grasses in Classes
Chesapeake Bay Foundation and  Maryland Department of Natural Resources: This program offers students the opportunity to grow underwater grasses in their classroom, and then plant them in designated areas.

Oyster Gardening
Chesapeake Bay Foundation: This is an opportunity for schools with access to the more saline waters of the Bay watershed to help restore the oyster population.

Aquaculture in the Classroom
 - Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center (Anne Arundel County schools only): There are a number of programs available through Arlington Echo, including yellow perch and horseshoe crab raise and release projects.
 - Horseshoe Crabs: This program offers by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources provides students with the opportunity to raise horseshoe crabs in the classroom to be released once they reach maturity.
 - Aquaculture in Action program: There are a number of opportunities through Maryland Sea Grant Extension, including the popular Aquaculture in Action program.
 - Schools in Schools Program:  Available only to schools near the Potomac River, this is an opportunity for students to raise and release American Shad and other native fish.


Additional Educational Resources for Students and Teachers
- Alice Ferguson Foundation: Online environmental lessons for schoolchildren, including the water cycle, dip netting and recycling. 
-Bayville: Learn about the Bay through this dynamic website sponsored by thinkport.org and Maryland Public Television.
- Chessie: Great information about the Bay plus lots of teaching resources.
- Irvine Nature Center: offers a number of programs for schools, as well as the general public with programs that include both on and off-site experiences.
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources Programs: A complete list of DNR activities including student activities, in-class presentations, outdoor education opportunities and professional development opportunities.
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources' Aquatic Education Resources: The Aquatic Resource Education Program is part of the Department of Natural Resources’ Watershed Services Unit.
- North American Association of Environmental Education: Information on web resources and national partners.
- Maryland Association of Environmental and Outdoor Education: Information on teacher training resources and home of the Green School Award.