Maryland STEM Festival - Conservation Classroom: Exploring Ecosystems with Otters

What is an ecosystem and how does otter poop tell us how healthy an ecosystem is? Join Smithsonian’s National Zoo and visit the Smithsonian’s Environmental Research Center to explore otters who live in the Chesapeake Bay.

Grades: K-8

Cost: FREE

Where: Online, registration required

Language & Access: spoken English, spoken Spanish interpretation (simulcast), American Sign Language interpretation, and live English captions.

Register and explore resources here: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/education/school-programs/ExploringEcosystemswithOtters

This virtual school program is part of Smithsonian National Zoo’s Conservation Classroom, a collection of monthly lessons for K-5 students. Each lesson has four elements: Wonder (video), Engage (live virtual program), Act (activities), and Connect (video). Follow along with all four parts of pick and choose the videos and activities you want to explore.