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    Student Service Learning

    As part of the Grade 6 MCPS science curriculum, all Grade 6 students must participate in an environmental Student Service Learning (SSL) project facilitated by the local school.  Students earn 10 hours for the successful completion of their environmental SSL when they pass grade 6 science.  OE provides many opportunities to help implement environmental SSL projects. Students do not earn SSL for attending OE.  Schools may choose to integrate an environmental SSL activity into their outdoor environmental education program or complete it at school. Topics include habitat restoration, energy conservation, and protection of the waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. OEEP provides detailed lessons with background knowledge and directions for student action, equipment, and guidance to assist schools in this important work.   More information can also be found on the MCPS SSL site

    Environmental SSL Training videos

    Overview

     

    Planting Native Species

     

    Mulching

     

    Building Habitats

     

    Pulling Invasive Plants

     

    OEEP Lesson Resources

     Habitat Improvement

     

    The Problem Is Trash

     

    The Life of Bottled Water - Recycling

    Watt's Up Poster Contest (Through April)        
     Storm Drain Design Art Contest (an annual contest from Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection)  

     

    Invasive Species Games to Introduce SSL (also potential for use during evening rotation)

     
    Additional Environmental Service Project Resources