Education
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Mallows Bay – Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary offers a variety of free educational and fun resources for both teachers and students. From science and technology to history to learning about the environment, there is an activity just for you.
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For Teachers
Providing teachers with resources to support maritime heritage, ocean and environmental literacy.
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For Students
Explore a living classroom through a variety of interactive digital labs and activities.
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Ocean Guardian Programs
Ocean Guardian programs encourage children to explore their natural surroundings and the watersheds in which they live.
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Ocean Guardian Schools
Ocean Guardian Schools make a commitment to the protection and conservation of its local watersheds, the world's ocean, and special ocean areas, like national marine sanctuaries.
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Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Education
Explore a variety of educational programs, curriculum, and activities to learn more about the ocean and your national marine sanctuaries