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New! Estuary Curriculum
 
  
ES Module   Earth Science Module Grade Level: 9-12
4 Activities
3-5 Class Sessions

PS Module   Physical Science Module
Grade Level: 9-12
3 Activities
3-5 Class Sessions

  
LS Module   Life Science Module
Grade Level: 9-12
3 Activities
3-5 Class Sessions
CB Module   Chesapeake Bay Module
Coming Soon! 
Grade Level: 9-12
On-line Interactive Module
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