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Blue Swallow Farm Foundation

Center for Research and Instruction in the Natural World

Blue Swallow Farm Foundation originates from a belief that individuals benefit from authentic learning experiences that promote curiosity, support innovation, and offer avenues for career development. The mission and vision of the Blue Swallow Farm Foundation center on creating this reality for students (Grades NK-12) worldwide through replicable programs and with a three-prong approach related to research/evaluation practices, curriculum and instruction, and professional development.

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Educating Children to Value and Protect Pollinators

Rebecca Bland, Washington County Public Schools Liz Marquette, [...]

Rainwater Collection

Thunder claps in the distance as lightning streaks the midday sky with flecks of white light. Raindrops pound the soil, launching tiny flecks of mud and sediment into the air.

Worm Workers

Worm Workers Rebecca Bland Washington County Public Schools, Maryland [...]

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