Goal 4: Baltimore Lab School will reach out to regional and state programs to obtain the full suite of information and opportunities available for our students.
· Education programs are developed and refined using the best available research on the effectiveness of environmental education, and support continued research in this field.
· Active communication and collaboration with Federal, state, and nongovernmental organizations with PK-12 programs related to environmental literacy planning and implementation.
· Education programs are developed and refined using the best available research on the effectiveness of environmental education, and support continued research in this field.
· Active communication and collaboration with Federal, state, and nongovernmental organizations with PK-12 programs related to environmental literacy planning and implementation.
Community Partnerships
Sustainable Partnerships:
The Chesapeake Bay Trust, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Severn River Association, Watershed Stewards Academy, National Aquarium and MAEOE.
These organizations have been supporting the green school program at Baltimore Lab School for over 5 years.
The Chesapeake Bay Trust, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Severn River Association, Watershed Stewards Academy, National Aquarium and MAEOE.
These organizations have been supporting the green school program at Baltimore Lab School for over 5 years.
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| maeoe_membership.pdf |
| support_for_green_school_initiatives_through_wsa.pdf |
| cup_project_report_to_cbt.doc |
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| 2015_bls_watershed_stewards_report.pdf |
Baltimore Lab School Active in the Community Examples
Oyster Gardening
Partner Names: Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Baltimore Waterfront Partnership, Sagamore Development and Baltimore Yacht Basin, Oasis Marina.
# of students: 250
Grade Level: 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students.
Subject Area: Cross curricular.
Dates: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Baltimore Lab High School students continue to collaborate to grow oysters with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Baltimore Waterfront Partnership, Sagamore Development and Baltimore Marina. We have successfully raised and planted 20, 000 oysters on the Fort Carroll Sanctuary Reef.
Baltimore Lab Staff: Our Outdoor Education Coordinator, Mrs.Child, set up this program with Ms. Zbikowski, Mr. Lawhon, Mr.Schwartz, Ms. Midzenksi, and Ms.Brooks. Perrie Kohel joined the team in 2015. Ms. Hoffman joined in 2017.
Other Staff: 2015: Mr. Terry Cummings, Director of the Baltimore Initiative for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Mr. Justin George, Baltimore Marina Yacht Basin and Sagamore Development. 2016: Baltimore Green School, Digital Harbor High School, Andy McGowan, NOAA. , Diana Duce, Baltimore Green School in Belair Edison, Nicole Veltre-Luton, Digital Harbor High School. 2017: Patrick Beall, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Carmera Thomas, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Baltimore Waterfront Partnership, Peter Cursio and Eric Bradley, Oasis Marina.
Partner Names: Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Baltimore Waterfront Partnership, Sagamore Development and Baltimore Yacht Basin, Oasis Marina.
# of students: 250
Grade Level: 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students.
Subject Area: Cross curricular.
Dates: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Baltimore Lab High School students continue to collaborate to grow oysters with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Baltimore Waterfront Partnership, Sagamore Development and Baltimore Marina. We have successfully raised and planted 20, 000 oysters on the Fort Carroll Sanctuary Reef.
Baltimore Lab Staff: Our Outdoor Education Coordinator, Mrs.Child, set up this program with Ms. Zbikowski, Mr. Lawhon, Mr.Schwartz, Ms. Midzenksi, and Ms.Brooks. Perrie Kohel joined the team in 2015. Ms. Hoffman joined in 2017.
Other Staff: 2015: Mr. Terry Cummings, Director of the Baltimore Initiative for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Mr. Justin George, Baltimore Marina Yacht Basin and Sagamore Development. 2016: Baltimore Green School, Digital Harbor High School, Andy McGowan, NOAA. , Diana Duce, Baltimore Green School in Belair Edison, Nicole Veltre-Luton, Digital Harbor High School. 2017: Patrick Beall, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Carmera Thomas, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Baltimore Waterfront Partnership, Peter Cursio and Eric Bradley, Oasis Marina.
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Partner Name: Baltimore Tree Trust
Name of Activity: Professional Development and resources for students to plant trees and become tree keepers.
# of students: 135
Grade Level: Cross curricular, grades 1-12.
Dates: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Description of activity: Planting and caring for our Old Goucher street trees.
Baltimore Lab Staff:
Other Staff: Thanks to Amanda Cunningham, Dan Millender and Cassie Caleo from Baltimore Tree Trust for providing our Tree Keeper buckets and instruction on how to plant and care for our Old Goucher neighborhood trees.
February 18, 2015
43 teachers and staff attended a professional development seminar with The Baltimore Tree Trust.
The Baltimore Tree Trust Director of Programs, Amanda Cunninghan presented information to all of our teachers on becoming Tree Keepers. She educated our teachers so that we could educate and increase our students role in the planting and care of trees in our school neighborhood of Old Goucher.
Every year, teachers and students have agreed to adopt trees in our neighborhood by learning about them and taking care of them.
Name of Activity: Professional Development and resources for students to plant trees and become tree keepers.
# of students: 135
Grade Level: Cross curricular, grades 1-12.
Dates: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Description of activity: Planting and caring for our Old Goucher street trees.
Baltimore Lab Staff:
Other Staff: Thanks to Amanda Cunningham, Dan Millender and Cassie Caleo from Baltimore Tree Trust for providing our Tree Keeper buckets and instruction on how to plant and care for our Old Goucher neighborhood trees.
February 18, 2015
43 teachers and staff attended a professional development seminar with The Baltimore Tree Trust.
The Baltimore Tree Trust Director of Programs, Amanda Cunninghan presented information to all of our teachers on becoming Tree Keepers. She educated our teachers so that we could educate and increase our students role in the planting and care of trees in our school neighborhood of Old Goucher.
Every year, teachers and students have agreed to adopt trees in our neighborhood by learning about them and taking care of them.
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Partner Name: National Endowment for the Arts, Station North Arts Benefits District, and three local schools: Margaret Brent Elementary and Middle School, Baltimore Design School and Baltimore Lab School.
Name of Activity: Free Mini Golf Project
# of students: 24
Grade Level and subject area: 6th, 7th and 8th grade math and science and 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade technology students
Names of students: Frankie F., Taylor K, Avi M., Torben S., Sheva G., Jordan P., Lyla S., Judy G.,Philip, Gracie, James, Morgan, Natalie, Ricky, Will G, Jaelen, Max, Julian, Zane, Stefan, Matt, Iman, Faajah, Ariel.
# of play grounds installed: 2 mini golf holes designed and installed by BLS students. 8 mini golf holes total.
Activity: The creation of the Station North Mini Golf Project,funded from a grant through the National Endowment for the Arts, was coordinated by Station North Arts Benefits District home office, involving three local schools: Margaret Brent Elementary and Middle School, Baltimore Design School, and Baltimore Lab School.
Teachers: Zac Lawhon and Robin Brooks, Kara Huggins and Ruth Goodlaxson. Activity: Station North Mini Golf Project.
Dates:
5/26/16: Mini Golf Planning Meeting #1
7/26/16: Mini Golf Planning Meeting #2
9/6/16: Mini Golf Planning Meeting #3
10/22/16 Mini Golf Planning Meeting #4
11/28/16: Mini Golf Planning Meeting #5
12/2/16: Assigned Artist and Future Makers Coach meet/plan with BLS Teachers
12/14/16: Assigned Artist and Future Makers Coach meet/plan with BLS Teachers
January to March 2017: Weekly workshops for participating high and middle school students with BLS teachers, artist, and coach
March 2017: Students finalize design of (4) mini golf holes.
March to June 2017: Professional fabrication of mini golf holes at Open Works Baltimore.
May 2017: Celebration with All Participants.
July 2017: Mini Golf Kick-Off at Artscape 2017.
Name of Activity: Free Mini Golf Project
# of students: 24
Grade Level and subject area: 6th, 7th and 8th grade math and science and 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade technology students
Names of students: Frankie F., Taylor K, Avi M., Torben S., Sheva G., Jordan P., Lyla S., Judy G.,Philip, Gracie, James, Morgan, Natalie, Ricky, Will G, Jaelen, Max, Julian, Zane, Stefan, Matt, Iman, Faajah, Ariel.
# of play grounds installed: 2 mini golf holes designed and installed by BLS students. 8 mini golf holes total.
Activity: The creation of the Station North Mini Golf Project,funded from a grant through the National Endowment for the Arts, was coordinated by Station North Arts Benefits District home office, involving three local schools: Margaret Brent Elementary and Middle School, Baltimore Design School, and Baltimore Lab School.
Teachers: Zac Lawhon and Robin Brooks, Kara Huggins and Ruth Goodlaxson. Activity: Station North Mini Golf Project.
Dates:
5/26/16: Mini Golf Planning Meeting #1
7/26/16: Mini Golf Planning Meeting #2
9/6/16: Mini Golf Planning Meeting #3
10/22/16 Mini Golf Planning Meeting #4
11/28/16: Mini Golf Planning Meeting #5
12/2/16: Assigned Artist and Future Makers Coach meet/plan with BLS Teachers
12/14/16: Assigned Artist and Future Makers Coach meet/plan with BLS Teachers
January to March 2017: Weekly workshops for participating high and middle school students with BLS teachers, artist, and coach
March 2017: Students finalize design of (4) mini golf holes.
March to June 2017: Professional fabrication of mini golf holes at Open Works Baltimore.
May 2017: Celebration with All Participants.
July 2017: Mini Golf Kick-Off at Artscape 2017.
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Partner Name: National Aquarium Conservation Team
Name of Activity: Bi-Annual Fort McHenry Field Day. The Aquarium conservation team provides our staff and students with online documents to the Field Guides to Native Plants we have planted and maintained in the Fort McHenry pollinator garden.
# of students: 40
Name of Activity: Bi-Annual Fort McHenry Field Day. The Aquarium conservation team provides our staff and students with online documents to the Field Guides to Native Plants we have planted and maintained in the Fort McHenry pollinator garden.
# of students: 40
Partner Name: Chris Beers, MICA Curatorial Student,
Bridgett Parlotto, Baltimore Trash Talk
Name of Activity: Let's Talk About Trash, SYNERGY Exhibition and Earth Day Event at Johns Hopkins University.
# of students:
Grade Level:
Dates:
Description of activity:
Baltimore Lab Staff:
MICA Curatorial Student Interns
April 2015
September 17, 2014
Laura Parkhurst and Patti Child met with MICA Curatorial student Christopher Beer to discuss being involved in his Sheridan Libraries and University Museums Exhibition at Johns Hopkins University. In April 2015, Chris will give 2 workshops to our high school students focusing on our watershed and trash. Our students will then be invited to participate in an action project at an earth day event “talking about trash”. Objective 2,3 Solid Waste Reduction, Objective 3,1 Community Partnerships, Objective 1,4 Celebration
Bridgett Parlotto, Baltimore Trash Talk
Name of Activity: Let's Talk About Trash, SYNERGY Exhibition and Earth Day Event at Johns Hopkins University.
# of students:
Grade Level:
Dates:
Description of activity:
Baltimore Lab Staff:
MICA Curatorial Student Interns
April 2015
September 17, 2014
Laura Parkhurst and Patti Child met with MICA Curatorial student Christopher Beer to discuss being involved in his Sheridan Libraries and University Museums Exhibition at Johns Hopkins University. In April 2015, Chris will give 2 workshops to our high school students focusing on our watershed and trash. Our students will then be invited to participate in an action project at an earth day event “talking about trash”. Objective 2,3 Solid Waste Reduction, Objective 3,1 Community Partnerships, Objective 1,4 Celebration
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Partner Name: Blue Water Baltimore.
Name of Activity: Drain Stenciling project . Environmental Awareness Lessons.
# of students: 120
# of storm drains: 17
Grade Level: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students
Dates: 2015, 2016, 2017
Description of activity: After studying the impact of storm water pollution on the Chesapeake Bay, middle school students brainstormed solutions and took action in the Old Goucher community. Through a collaboration with Blue Water Baltimore, students hit the streets and added a touch of color to nearby storm drains, reminding our neighbors that a healthy harbor starts here! Students continue to monitor, paint and clean 17 storm drains.
Baltimore Lab Staff: Kara Huggins, Ruth Goodlaxson, Karen Yeoman and March Klien
Other Staff: Patti Child
Name of Activity: Drain Stenciling project . Environmental Awareness Lessons.
# of students: 120
# of storm drains: 17
Grade Level: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students
Dates: 2015, 2016, 2017
Description of activity: After studying the impact of storm water pollution on the Chesapeake Bay, middle school students brainstormed solutions and took action in the Old Goucher community. Through a collaboration with Blue Water Baltimore, students hit the streets and added a touch of color to nearby storm drains, reminding our neighbors that a healthy harbor starts here! Students continue to monitor, paint and clean 17 storm drains.
Baltimore Lab Staff: Kara Huggins, Ruth Goodlaxson, Karen Yeoman and March Klien
Other Staff: Patti Child
Community Active in Baltimore Lab School Examples
Thanks to the Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Treasures of the Chesapeake License Plates for partially funding the Baltimore Lab School Watershed Stewards Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences.
Partner Name: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Name of Activity: Annual MWEE's on CBF 1 day Boat and 3 Day Island Trips
Dates: 2013, 2014,2015, 2016, 2017
# of trips: 21
# of students: 609 students in 5 years
Grade Level: All
Dates: Annual Trips in the Fall beginning in 2012.
Thanks to:
CBF educators: Paige Sanford, Megan Fink, Molly Ghram, Sam Wolford, John Tapscott, Paul Baine, Richard Youngk, Joy Schonig, Matt Slater, Dave Gelenter, Albert Leavell, Ronnie Anderson, Claire Cambardella, Ben Carver Tiffany Granburg, Adam Wickline, Jocelyn Tuttle, Ian Robbins, Angelica Welles, Nolan Canter, Doug Walters, Anne Maxwell and the scheduling department at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
Name of Activity: Annual MWEE's on CBF 1 day Boat and 3 Day Island Trips
Dates: 2013, 2014,2015, 2016, 2017
# of trips: 21
# of students: 609 students in 5 years
Grade Level: All
Dates: Annual Trips in the Fall beginning in 2012.
Thanks to:
CBF educators: Paige Sanford, Megan Fink, Molly Ghram, Sam Wolford, John Tapscott, Paul Baine, Richard Youngk, Joy Schonig, Matt Slater, Dave Gelenter, Albert Leavell, Ronnie Anderson, Claire Cambardella, Ben Carver Tiffany Granburg, Adam Wickline, Jocelyn Tuttle, Ian Robbins, Angelica Welles, Nolan Canter, Doug Walters, Anne Maxwell and the scheduling department at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
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| signed_confirmation_for_six_cbf_trips.pdf |
| 2015_cbf_trip_dates_and_locations.docx |
| partnership_with_cbf_and_karen_noonan_center.pdf |
| save_karen_noonan.pdf |
Partner Name: Planet Art Fund
Name of Activity: Dance Workshops and Performance at the National Aquarium
Date: April 25 - 27, 2016, April 28, 2016.
Grade Level: High School
Subject: Cross-Curricular
# of students: 16
Activity: Martha Racquel Workshop
Students were introduced to Martha Racquel Herrera Munoz, an architect and dancer based in Milan, Italy. She taught them how to use improvisational dance techniques to interact with objects in order to embody the lives of ocean creatures at risk of disappearing due to climate change and overfishing. The students' dance performance was featured at Planet Art Fund's inaugural exhibition at the National Aquarium in Baltimore on April 28, 2016.
Baltimore Lab School Special Educators: Zac Lawhon, Jackie Lesh
Others: Manuela Reyes, Planet Art Fund and Martha Racquel Herrera Munoz
Name of Activity: Dance Workshops and Performance at the National Aquarium
Date: April 25 - 27, 2016, April 28, 2016.
Grade Level: High School
Subject: Cross-Curricular
# of students: 16
Activity: Martha Racquel Workshop
Students were introduced to Martha Racquel Herrera Munoz, an architect and dancer based in Milan, Italy. She taught them how to use improvisational dance techniques to interact with objects in order to embody the lives of ocean creatures at risk of disappearing due to climate change and overfishing. The students' dance performance was featured at Planet Art Fund's inaugural exhibition at the National Aquarium in Baltimore on April 28, 2016.
Baltimore Lab School Special Educators: Zac Lawhon, Jackie Lesh
Others: Manuela Reyes, Planet Art Fund and Martha Racquel Herrera Munoz
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Partner Name: Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Trout Unlimited, Tom Gamper, AIA, LEED AP
Name of Activity: Trout in the Classroom
Date: December 2016- present.
Grade Level: 6th, 7th and 8th grade.
Subject Area: Math, Science, Language Arts, Art, Social Studies.
# of students: 45 students.
Activity: Trout in the Classroom.
Middle school students learned how to measure and maintain water quality in their Math and Science classes. Humanities teachers used the trout and the students’ knowledge of ecosystems as a novel and relevant source of inspiration for reading, writing, and artistic expression. At the end of the school year, the mature trout were released into Stony Run in Baltimore, a tributary of the Back River, located three miles from the school. Students visit Stony Run Park to observe and study the trout’s new environment.
Special Educators: Kara Huggins,Science, STEAM Coordinator for Wednesday Middle School Activities. Ruth Goodlaxson,Math. Audrey Hildebrand, Science and Math. Joel Bonatai, Math. Darlene White, MS Language Arts.
Grade Level: High School
Subject Area: Government and Environmental Science
Description of activity: Baltimore Lab School received funding support from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $1,336.84 to subsidize a Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program set begin January 2017. This contribution enhances our students’ environmental literacy through an engaging, year-long study of local water systems and the interconnections of ecosystems. Baltimore Lab School will partner with Trout Unlimited to implement the TIC program. Trout in the Classroom is national initiative providing students with environmental education opportunities for the past 20 years. TIC participants raise trout from eggs to fingerlings while monitoring tank water quality, studying stream habitats, and developing a culture of conservation and appreciation for aquatic resources.
Special Educators: John Mulherin, Government and Lauren Moore, Environmental Science.
Name of Activity: Trout in the Classroom
Date: December 2016- present.
Grade Level: 6th, 7th and 8th grade.
Subject Area: Math, Science, Language Arts, Art, Social Studies.
# of students: 45 students.
Activity: Trout in the Classroom.
Middle school students learned how to measure and maintain water quality in their Math and Science classes. Humanities teachers used the trout and the students’ knowledge of ecosystems as a novel and relevant source of inspiration for reading, writing, and artistic expression. At the end of the school year, the mature trout were released into Stony Run in Baltimore, a tributary of the Back River, located three miles from the school. Students visit Stony Run Park to observe and study the trout’s new environment.
Special Educators: Kara Huggins,Science, STEAM Coordinator for Wednesday Middle School Activities. Ruth Goodlaxson,Math. Audrey Hildebrand, Science and Math. Joel Bonatai, Math. Darlene White, MS Language Arts.
Grade Level: High School
Subject Area: Government and Environmental Science
Description of activity: Baltimore Lab School received funding support from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $1,336.84 to subsidize a Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program set begin January 2017. This contribution enhances our students’ environmental literacy through an engaging, year-long study of local water systems and the interconnections of ecosystems. Baltimore Lab School will partner with Trout Unlimited to implement the TIC program. Trout in the Classroom is national initiative providing students with environmental education opportunities for the past 20 years. TIC participants raise trout from eggs to fingerlings while monitoring tank water quality, studying stream habitats, and developing a culture of conservation and appreciation for aquatic resources.
Special Educators: John Mulherin, Government and Lauren Moore, Environmental Science.
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Partner Name: Port of Baltimore and Maryland Environmental Service
Date: Wednesday December 14, 2016 9-12noon
Grade Level: 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade
# of students: 31
Activity: Hands On Time with Diamondback Terrapins,
Subject: Math. Design a Diamondback,
Subject: Reading/Language Arts. Terrapin Show and Tell,
Subject: Science. Terrapin Travels,
Baltimore Lab School Teachers: Michelle Argent, Casey Banks, Brenna Blount, Tara Boucher, Patti Child, Samantha Kideckel, Amy Kisler, Jackie Lesh, Molly, Meredith, KC O'Connor, Laura Parkhust, Colleen Rajewski, Kasey Schroeder, Maggie Tyler, Lower School Special Educators and Related Service Staff.
Other Staff: Laura Baker, Maggie Cavey,Maryland Environmental Service
Date: Wednesday December 14, 2016 9-12noon
Grade Level: 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade
# of students: 31
Activity: Hands On Time with Diamondback Terrapins,
Subject: Math. Design a Diamondback,
Subject: Reading/Language Arts. Terrapin Show and Tell,
Subject: Science. Terrapin Travels,
Baltimore Lab School Teachers: Michelle Argent, Casey Banks, Brenna Blount, Tara Boucher, Patti Child, Samantha Kideckel, Amy Kisler, Jackie Lesh, Molly, Meredith, KC O'Connor, Laura Parkhust, Colleen Rajewski, Kasey Schroeder, Maggie Tyler, Lower School Special Educators and Related Service Staff.
Other Staff: Laura Baker, Maggie Cavey,Maryland Environmental Service
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Partner Name: Living Classrooms
# of students: 60
Grade Level: High School
Subject Area: Black Waterman of the Chesapeake Bay
Dates: February 20, 2016. Field Day at Frederick Douglass Museum.
June 6, 2017. Speaker at Graduation.
Description of activity: In February of 2016, High school students toured the The Frederick Douglass- Isaac Myers Maritime Park, a Living Classrooms Foundation campus. Students learned about the saga of Frederick Douglass’ life in Baltimore as an enslaved child and young man. We also take a look at the life of Isaac Myers, a free born African American who became a national leader. As a visitor, you will also learn about the founding of the Chesapeake Marine Railway and Dry Dock Company and the establishment of the African American Community in Baltimore during the 1800’s.
In 2017, James Piper Bond, President and CEO of Living Classrooms was our 2017 graduation speaker.
# of students: 60
Grade Level: High School
Subject Area: Black Waterman of the Chesapeake Bay
Dates: February 20, 2016. Field Day at Frederick Douglass Museum.
June 6, 2017. Speaker at Graduation.
Description of activity: In February of 2016, High school students toured the The Frederick Douglass- Isaac Myers Maritime Park, a Living Classrooms Foundation campus. Students learned about the saga of Frederick Douglass’ life in Baltimore as an enslaved child and young man. We also take a look at the life of Isaac Myers, a free born African American who became a national leader. As a visitor, you will also learn about the founding of the Chesapeake Marine Railway and Dry Dock Company and the establishment of the African American Community in Baltimore during the 1800’s.
In 2017, James Piper Bond, President and CEO of Living Classrooms was our 2017 graduation speaker.
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Partner Name: Abraham Plimpton and Troop 340
Name of Activity: Raised Flower Bed
Date: May 14, 2016
#of student using the flower bed: 35
Grade Level: 1-12
Subject Area: Cross Curricular
Description of activity:
Thanks to Abraham Plimpton and Troop 340 for the installation of a raised flower bed for Baltimore Lab School’s aquaponics system on May 14, 2016 at Baltimore Lab School, 2220 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. The successful and final completion of this project will allow the students to plant native Maryland vegetation in the system in order to analyze and monitor a full habitat for scientific inquiry.
Name of Activity: Raised Flower Bed
Date: May 14, 2016
#of student using the flower bed: 35
Grade Level: 1-12
Subject Area: Cross Curricular
Description of activity:
Thanks to Abraham Plimpton and Troop 340 for the installation of a raised flower bed for Baltimore Lab School’s aquaponics system on May 14, 2016 at Baltimore Lab School, 2220 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. The successful and final completion of this project will allow the students to plant native Maryland vegetation in the system in order to analyze and monitor a full habitat for scientific inquiry.
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Partner Name: Clyburn Arboretum
- Staff Professional Development: # of staff: 65
- Hiking and Food Lab Education, 8th grade,# of students: 25
- Experiential Scavenger Hunt Exams, High School Earth Systems , # of students: 12
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| food_lab_at_johns_hopkins_reflection.docx |
Partner Name: Baltimore Green Map, The Friends of Druid Hill Park and the Conservancy at Druid Hill Park.
Name of Activity: Staff Professional Development
# of staff: 53
Students use Passport to Druid Hill Park
#of students: 18
2015- present
Thanks to Janet Felsten, Director of Baltimore Green Map, The Friends of Druid Hill Park and the Conservancy at Druid Hill Park for our 2015 Team Building Professional Development at Druid Hill Park.
Name of Activity: Staff Professional Development
# of staff: 53
Students use Passport to Druid Hill Park
#of students: 18
2015- present
Thanks to Janet Felsten, Director of Baltimore Green Map, The Friends of Druid Hill Park and the Conservancy at Druid Hill Park for our 2015 Team Building Professional Development at Druid Hill Park.
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Partner Name: Baltimore Community Foundation
Baltimore Lab School was awarded a grant of $2,100 for our 2015 summer capstone project and Watershed Stewards field trip costs.
Baltimore Lab School was awarded a grant of $2,100 for our 2015 summer capstone project and Watershed Stewards field trip costs.
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Partner Name: Sustainafest and Mountainfilm
Name of Activity: Baltimore Lab School Outdoor Education Film Festival
# of students: 118
Grade Level: 1-12
Subject Area: Cross curricular
Date: Wednesday January 21, 2015
Description of activity:
Thanks to Wade Boarman and SustainaFest for bringing films from Telluride Mountainfilm and key national, regional, state and local experts to present information and engage our students in discussions about watersheds!
· Kevin Schabow - Grant Programs Manager, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office
· Lisa DeGuire - Education and Outreach Coordinator, Blue Water Baltimore
· Jim Thompson - Fish Passage Coordinator, Maryland DNR
Date: September 4, 2014
11 Baltimore Lab School teachers and administrators met with George Chamel III and Wade Boarman to talk about our partnership with SustainaFest and Student Sustainability Lab.
Date: June 14, 2014
Zac Lawhon and Patti Child were invited by Jake Child and the Key School staff to join SustainaFest in a conversation. Thanks to Living Classrooms we met aboard the “Lady Maryland” in the Baltimore Harbor and sailed into the Patapsco.
Question:
How can we provide rigor and relevance to our study of sustainability?
Name of Activity: Baltimore Lab School Outdoor Education Film Festival
# of students: 118
Grade Level: 1-12
Subject Area: Cross curricular
Date: Wednesday January 21, 2015
Description of activity:
Thanks to Wade Boarman and SustainaFest for bringing films from Telluride Mountainfilm and key national, regional, state and local experts to present information and engage our students in discussions about watersheds!
· Kevin Schabow - Grant Programs Manager, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office
· Lisa DeGuire - Education and Outreach Coordinator, Blue Water Baltimore
· Jim Thompson - Fish Passage Coordinator, Maryland DNR
Date: September 4, 2014
11 Baltimore Lab School teachers and administrators met with George Chamel III and Wade Boarman to talk about our partnership with SustainaFest and Student Sustainability Lab.
Date: June 14, 2014
Zac Lawhon and Patti Child were invited by Jake Child and the Key School staff to join SustainaFest in a conversation. Thanks to Living Classrooms we met aboard the “Lady Maryland” in the Baltimore Harbor and sailed into the Patapsco.
Question:
How can we provide rigor and relevance to our study of sustainability?
Partner Name: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Name of Activity: Professional Development Workshop for all of our staff. CBF Issues Investigation Framework.
Description of activity: Wednesday afternoon, our faculty participated in an informative, hands-on professional development workshop, led by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation! Environmental education and project-based learning go hand-in-hand, and benefit our students tremendously. Our educators look forward to implementing what they learned on future student projects and action items.
CBF Staff: Allyson Ladley Gibson.
Name of Activity: Professional Development Workshop for all of our staff. CBF Issues Investigation Framework.
Description of activity: Wednesday afternoon, our faculty participated in an informative, hands-on professional development workshop, led by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation! Environmental education and project-based learning go hand-in-hand, and benefit our students tremendously. Our educators look forward to implementing what they learned on future student projects and action items.
CBF Staff: Allyson Ladley Gibson.
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Partner Name: Arlington Echo Environmental Education Center, Watershed Stewards Academy and Ben Oaks Watershed Stewards.
Name of Activity: Resources for Environmental Literacy Lessons and Action Projects
# of students:
Grade Level:
Dates: 2011-2018
Description of activity: Arlington Echo staff and the Watershed Stewards Academy has a rigorous training program which prepared our Outdoor Education Coordinator, Patti Child, to lead our Baltimore Lab School community to action for cleaner water. In just a few short years, Baltimore Lab School Stewards have implemented dozens of in-the-ground projects and motivated hundreds of Baltimore Lab students to make a real difference for our local waterways. The Ben Oaks Master Watershed Stewards offer technical assistance for our Baltimore Lab School students, to take action to improve the health of our waterways.
Baltimore Lab Staff: Patti Child
2011-present.
Ben Oaks Projects. Lynne Rockenbach, Margery Donohue, Patti Child, Dorian Tate.
Ongoing collaboration on all things related to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Specifically, Planting a Living Shoreline - Ben Oaks community along the Severn River. Baltimore Lab School students helped to plant and maintain a living shoreline. "We were very lucky to build on a project performed by The Baltimore Lab School students last year. They visited our community shoreline to take water samples and photos. Their analysis played a big role in our decision of where to locate our shoreline restoration project. They also joined us just recently for our final phase of planting for the year. We wholeheartedly support their new Watershed Steward group and their planned activities, as we believe that what they learn through these experiences will strengthen their love for the environment and make them great stewards of clean water throughout the rest of their lives."
Lynne Rockenbauch
Ben Oaks Watershed Stewards
Name of Activity: Resources for Environmental Literacy Lessons and Action Projects
# of students:
Grade Level:
Dates: 2011-2018
Description of activity: Arlington Echo staff and the Watershed Stewards Academy has a rigorous training program which prepared our Outdoor Education Coordinator, Patti Child, to lead our Baltimore Lab School community to action for cleaner water. In just a few short years, Baltimore Lab School Stewards have implemented dozens of in-the-ground projects and motivated hundreds of Baltimore Lab students to make a real difference for our local waterways. The Ben Oaks Master Watershed Stewards offer technical assistance for our Baltimore Lab School students, to take action to improve the health of our waterways.
Baltimore Lab Staff: Patti Child
2011-present.
Ben Oaks Projects. Lynne Rockenbach, Margery Donohue, Patti Child, Dorian Tate.
Ongoing collaboration on all things related to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Specifically, Planting a Living Shoreline - Ben Oaks community along the Severn River. Baltimore Lab School students helped to plant and maintain a living shoreline. "We were very lucky to build on a project performed by The Baltimore Lab School students last year. They visited our community shoreline to take water samples and photos. Their analysis played a big role in our decision of where to locate our shoreline restoration project. They also joined us just recently for our final phase of planting for the year. We wholeheartedly support their new Watershed Steward group and their planned activities, as we believe that what they learn through these experiences will strengthen their love for the environment and make them great stewards of clean water throughout the rest of their lives."
Lynne Rockenbauch
Ben Oaks Watershed Stewards
| partnership_with_ben_oaks_and_severn_river_association.pdf |
| 1st_letter_of_support.docx |
| letter_to_tyshell.docx |
| severn_river_association_support_letter.pdf |
Partner Name: Irvine Nature Center
Date: October 14, 2015: 14 students
October 23, 2017: 14 students
October 24, 2017: 14 students
Names of students: Kristen,Eddie,Alexa, Taylor, Rodney, Mitchell, Ethan, ALex K, ALex M, Jake, Avi.
Dana, Lucas, Sheva, Olivia, Andrei, Leah, Cuyler, Cian, Will,Josie, Will, Judy, Kendall, Shea, Amelia, Joshua, Jack, Joe, Cameron, Brett, Torben
Subject Area: 6th and 7th grade Science and Social Studies
Location: Irvine Nature Center
Activity:
Students discovered hands on the vocabulary words biotic and abiotic. They made connections between systems and investigated the health of the ecosystem they were in. In 2017, students participated in the Plant- tastic Lessons. Students also explored the woods, fields and streams at Irvine Nature Center.
Special Educator: Audrey Hildebrand, Karen Huggins, 7th grade Science and Social Studies.
Other Staff: Patti Child, Outdoor Education Coordinator, John Tapscott and the Irvine Nature Center Educators.
Partner Name: NorthBay Adventures
Date: September 2, 2016. 8:30am-3pm.
Grade Level: 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade.
Subject: Language Arts, Science, Math and Social Studies.
# of students: 27
Activity: North Bay Adventures. Susquehanna State Park and River.
Lower school students in grades 1-5 participated in kayaking, fishing, clamming and underwater grass explorations, learning about the environment while enjoying being outside with teachers and friends.
Baltimore Lab School Staff:
Michelle Argent, Casey Banks, Brenna Blount, Tara Boucher, Patti Child, Samantha Kideckel, Amy Kisler, Jackie Lesh, Molly, Meredith, KC O'Connor, Laura Parkhurst, Colleen Rajewski, Kasey Schroeder, Maggie Tyler, Carrie Brazell, Gali Solomon, Ade Adelugba, Alli MacWilliams, Annette Fallon, Kara Wimert, Briana Quinlan, Lower School Special Educators,Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies and Related Service Staff.
Date: September 5, 2017. 8:30am-3pm.
Grade Level: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th 5th grade.
Subject: Language Arts, Science, Math and Social Studies.
# of students: 23
Activity: North Bay Adventures. Susquehanna State Park and River.
Lower school students in grades 1-5 participated in kayaking, fishing, clamming and underwater grass explorations, learning about the environment while enjoying being outside with teachers and friends.
Baltimore Lab School Staff: Jackie Lesh, Collen Rajewski, Gali Solomon, Samantha Kideckel, Ade Adelugba, Molly Meredith, Carrie Brazell, KC O'Connor, Abbie MacWilliams, Patti Child, Kara Wimert, Maggie Tyler, Briana Quinlan, Annette Fallon, Hannah Whiddon ,Julie Lurz (intern). Lower School Special Educators,Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies and Related Service Staff.
Date: October 14, 2015: 14 students
October 23, 2017: 14 students
October 24, 2017: 14 students
Names of students: Kristen,Eddie,Alexa, Taylor, Rodney, Mitchell, Ethan, ALex K, ALex M, Jake, Avi.
Dana, Lucas, Sheva, Olivia, Andrei, Leah, Cuyler, Cian, Will,Josie, Will, Judy, Kendall, Shea, Amelia, Joshua, Jack, Joe, Cameron, Brett, Torben
Subject Area: 6th and 7th grade Science and Social Studies
Location: Irvine Nature Center
Activity:
Students discovered hands on the vocabulary words biotic and abiotic. They made connections between systems and investigated the health of the ecosystem they were in. In 2017, students participated in the Plant- tastic Lessons. Students also explored the woods, fields and streams at Irvine Nature Center.
Special Educator: Audrey Hildebrand, Karen Huggins, 7th grade Science and Social Studies.
Other Staff: Patti Child, Outdoor Education Coordinator, John Tapscott and the Irvine Nature Center Educators.
Partner Name: NorthBay Adventures
Date: September 2, 2016. 8:30am-3pm.
Grade Level: 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade.
Subject: Language Arts, Science, Math and Social Studies.
# of students: 27
Activity: North Bay Adventures. Susquehanna State Park and River.
Lower school students in grades 1-5 participated in kayaking, fishing, clamming and underwater grass explorations, learning about the environment while enjoying being outside with teachers and friends.
Baltimore Lab School Staff:
Michelle Argent, Casey Banks, Brenna Blount, Tara Boucher, Patti Child, Samantha Kideckel, Amy Kisler, Jackie Lesh, Molly, Meredith, KC O'Connor, Laura Parkhurst, Colleen Rajewski, Kasey Schroeder, Maggie Tyler, Carrie Brazell, Gali Solomon, Ade Adelugba, Alli MacWilliams, Annette Fallon, Kara Wimert, Briana Quinlan, Lower School Special Educators,Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies and Related Service Staff.
Date: September 5, 2017. 8:30am-3pm.
Grade Level: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th 5th grade.
Subject: Language Arts, Science, Math and Social Studies.
# of students: 23
Activity: North Bay Adventures. Susquehanna State Park and River.
Lower school students in grades 1-5 participated in kayaking, fishing, clamming and underwater grass explorations, learning about the environment while enjoying being outside with teachers and friends.
Baltimore Lab School Staff: Jackie Lesh, Collen Rajewski, Gali Solomon, Samantha Kideckel, Ade Adelugba, Molly Meredith, Carrie Brazell, KC O'Connor, Abbie MacWilliams, Patti Child, Kara Wimert, Maggie Tyler, Briana Quinlan, Annette Fallon, Hannah Whiddon ,Julie Lurz (intern). Lower School Special Educators,Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies and Related Service Staff.
Partner Name: Masonville Cove Green Center
Date: March 24, 2017
Grade Level: High School
Subject Area: Environmental Science
#of students: 15
Activity:
Visit to Masonville Cove for Bird exam and Bird Identification scavenger hunt.
Baltimore Lab School Special Educator: Lauren Moore, High School Environmental Science
Other staff: Patti Child, Outdoor Education Coordinator, Rachael Gilde, Masonville Cove Green Center
Date: March 24, 2017
Grade Level: High School
Subject Area: Environmental Science
#of students: 15
Activity:
Visit to Masonville Cove for Bird exam and Bird Identification scavenger hunt.
Baltimore Lab School Special Educator: Lauren Moore, High School Environmental Science
Other staff: Patti Child, Outdoor Education Coordinator, Rachael Gilde, Masonville Cove Green Center
| partnership_with_rachael_gilde_and_masonville_cove.pdf |
The following organizations have helped us provide environmental education to our Baltimore Lab School Watershed Stewards.
New Partnerships:
• Jesse Blom, John’s Hopkins Food Lab at Clyburn,
• Indian Echo Cavern’s
• Daniel Burke, Northbay Adventure
Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program
Amanda Cunningham, Dan Millender and Cassie Caleo from Baltimore Tree Trust
Carmera Thomas, CBF and Baltimore Waterfront Partnership
Patricia Foster, Clyburn Arboretum
Laura Gennello, Johns Hopkins Food Lab
Cindy Etgen, Aquatic Resources Education Section Chief, Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Bmore Aquaponics, John Shine and Hank. 2601 Greenmount Ave. Balt. MD. 21218
Rachael D. Gilde, Masonville Cove Environmental Education Campus, Living Classrooms Foundation.
Mr. Terry Cummings, Director of the Baltimore Initiative for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Mr. Justin George, Baltimore Marina Yacht Basin and Sagamore Development.
Two new school collaborations: Baltimore Green School and Digital Harbor
Mr. Andy McGowan from NOAA
Diana Duce, Baltimore Green School in Belair Edison
Nicole Veltre-Luton’s Digital Harbor High School
Manuela Reyes of Planet Art Fund
Martha Racquel Herrera Munoz, an architect and dancer based in Milan, Italy
Abraham Plimpton and Boy Scout Troop 340
Baltimore Community Foundation
Janet Felsten, Director of Baltimore Green Map, The Friends of Druid Hill Park and the Conservancy at Druid Hill Park
Wade Boarman and SustainaFest for bringing films from Telluride Mountainfilm
Jim Thompson - Fish Passage Coordinator, Maryland DNR.
Lisa DeGuire - Education and Outreach Coordinator, Blue Water Baltimore.
Kevin Schabow - Grant Programs Manager, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office.
Chris Beers, MICA Curatorial Student, SYNERGY Exhibition and Earth Day Event at Johns Hopkins University.
Bridgett Parlotto, Baltimore Trash Talk
Allyson Ladley Gibson. Professional Development Workshop for all of our staff. CBF Issues Investigation Framework. Chesapeake Bay Foundation Workshop
Amanda Cunningham, Howard K. Cohen, Dan Millender and Debbie Cameron from Baltimore Tree Trust
and BLS Board member Kent Croft
George Chamel III and Wade Boarman to talk about our partnership with SustainaFest and Student Sustainability Lab.
Watershed Steward Academy: www.aawsa.org/
National Aquarium: www.aqua.org/
Blue Water Baltimore: www.bluewaterbaltimore.org/
MAEOE: www.maeoe.org/green-schools/
Key School: www.keyschool.org/
Living Classrooms: https://www.livingclassrooms.org/
Park School: www.parkschool.net/
Oregon Ridge: www.oregonridgenaturecenter.org/
Irvine Nature Center: www.explorenature.org/
Baltimore City Recreation and Parks: http://bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/
National Geographic: http://education.nationalgeographic.com
• Jesse Blom, John’s Hopkins Food Lab at Clyburn,
• Indian Echo Cavern’s
• Daniel Burke, Northbay Adventure
Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program
Amanda Cunningham, Dan Millender and Cassie Caleo from Baltimore Tree Trust
Carmera Thomas, CBF and Baltimore Waterfront Partnership
Patricia Foster, Clyburn Arboretum
Laura Gennello, Johns Hopkins Food Lab
Cindy Etgen, Aquatic Resources Education Section Chief, Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Bmore Aquaponics, John Shine and Hank. 2601 Greenmount Ave. Balt. MD. 21218
Rachael D. Gilde, Masonville Cove Environmental Education Campus, Living Classrooms Foundation.
Mr. Terry Cummings, Director of the Baltimore Initiative for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Mr. Justin George, Baltimore Marina Yacht Basin and Sagamore Development.
Two new school collaborations: Baltimore Green School and Digital Harbor
Mr. Andy McGowan from NOAA
Diana Duce, Baltimore Green School in Belair Edison
Nicole Veltre-Luton’s Digital Harbor High School
Manuela Reyes of Planet Art Fund
Martha Racquel Herrera Munoz, an architect and dancer based in Milan, Italy
Abraham Plimpton and Boy Scout Troop 340
Baltimore Community Foundation
Janet Felsten, Director of Baltimore Green Map, The Friends of Druid Hill Park and the Conservancy at Druid Hill Park
Wade Boarman and SustainaFest for bringing films from Telluride Mountainfilm
Jim Thompson - Fish Passage Coordinator, Maryland DNR.
Lisa DeGuire - Education and Outreach Coordinator, Blue Water Baltimore.
Kevin Schabow - Grant Programs Manager, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office.
Chris Beers, MICA Curatorial Student, SYNERGY Exhibition and Earth Day Event at Johns Hopkins University.
Bridgett Parlotto, Baltimore Trash Talk
Allyson Ladley Gibson. Professional Development Workshop for all of our staff. CBF Issues Investigation Framework. Chesapeake Bay Foundation Workshop
Amanda Cunningham, Howard K. Cohen, Dan Millender and Debbie Cameron from Baltimore Tree Trust
and BLS Board member Kent Croft
George Chamel III and Wade Boarman to talk about our partnership with SustainaFest and Student Sustainability Lab.
Watershed Steward Academy: www.aawsa.org/
National Aquarium: www.aqua.org/
Blue Water Baltimore: www.bluewaterbaltimore.org/
MAEOE: www.maeoe.org/green-schools/
Key School: www.keyschool.org/
Living Classrooms: https://www.livingclassrooms.org/
Park School: www.parkschool.net/
Oregon Ridge: www.oregonridgenaturecenter.org/
Irvine Nature Center: www.explorenature.org/
Baltimore City Recreation and Parks: http://bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/
National Geographic: http://education.nationalgeographic.com
This green school application is dedicated to Sally L. Smith.
