2001 - 2002 In-School Program
The Aquatic Education Branch is pleased to announce its 2001 - 2002 in-school program.
Education Center
The Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC) is a multipurpose educational facility located in Anacostia Park. Groups are encouraged to schedule visits to the Center.
The Center offers a variety of live exhibits of fish and other aquatic species from our local river environments. Scheduled visitors can be given a structured presentation on a particular subject matter related to the local environments.
The Center is operated by the Government of the District of Columbia's Fisheries and Wildlife Division. The Center evolved through a partnership between the Government of the District of Columbia, the National Park Service, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Visits to the AREC can be scheduled Monday through Friday during the school year. To schedule a visit please use the registration form* or call (202) 535-2260.
Resource Presentations
The In-School Presentations Program offers scheduled visits by staff biologists to schools located in the District of Columbia during the academic year. Presentations are generally 45 minutes long. The program provides the following presentation topics:
- Introduction to DC Fisheries and Wildlife
- Fish Biology
- Aquatic Ecology
- Water as an Environment
- Wetlands
- The Chesapeake Bay
To schedule a visit to your school please use the registration form* or call (202) 535-2260.
Science Fair Judging
Staff biologists are available on a limited basis to provide science fair judging. If you are interested in having one of our biologists participate in your science fair, please call (202) 535-2260.
Career Day
A career day can be a great way to spark a child's interest in various career choices. Our staff fisheries biologists are available for such events. They can inform your students of the different career opportunities in the fisheries and wildlife field. Additionally, staff can offer suggestions about what topics of study are important for such a career. To schedule a fisheries biologist for your career day event, call (202) 535-2260.
Teachers' Corner
Registration Form
Download the registration form*, which you can fill out and mail or fax, to arrange your event(s).
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