ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 9, 2026) ~ As the new school year begins, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced a valuable resource for educators to teach environmental science lessons to elementary and middle school students. Developed in collaboration with Maryland Public Television, Welcome to Your Watershed is a multimedia collection designed to bring science to life through engaging lessons on the water cycle, Chesapeake Bay watershed, and the importance of restoring and conserving Maryland's natural resources.

Geared towards students in grades 3-8, this educational tool allows students to explore how water cycles throughout our planet and understand the factors that influence its movement. They will also investigate how activities within the watershed can impact the health of the Chesapeake Bay. The collection includes supplemental enrichment activities on farming and watershed conservation, as well as a detailed Teacher's Guide for each lesson that aligns with national and state standards for easy curriculum integration.

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Welcome to Your Watershed is available for free on Maryland Public Television's Thinkport educational website. This resource aims to provide educators with an interactive and informative way to teach students about environmental science while promoting awareness and conservation of Maryland's natural resources.

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