Who is our Terrapin? Poster Contest
We are partnering with Adobe Express and AACPS Instructional Technology to host a fall poster contest! Have your students create posters, infographics or videos all about Terrapins (e.g. facts about population, habitat, conservation efforts, and some fun facts about YOUR Terrapin). You do not have to have a terrapin in your school to participate!! Observe and follow Captain Carver to learn more about our amazing state terrapin!
Theme: Who is our Terrapin?
Resources: Resources and remixable templates from Adobe
Information sessions: 🎬RECORDING Learn about the goal of the poster contest as well as how to use Google Drive, Adobe Express to share pictures and videos of your Terrapin for school wide use. PLUS: What prizes are in it for YOU (and your students).
Deadline: Submission due by Dec. 8th using this form or this QR code
Prizes: 1) Adobe Swag Stuff Fanny Pack for top Elementary, Middle and High School Poster and more 2) A Pizza Party for all participants for school with most participation 3) Turtle Stress Ball for every student that submits a poster!
Poster: Terrapin Poster Contest (English) and Terrapin Poster Contest [Spanish]
Video of Dr. Roosenburg discussing the head start study of Diamondback Terrapins and Poplar Island This video gives a wonderful explanation of terrapin collection and study. Your students will see exactly where and how our terrapins are collected. (The two terrapins on the livestream video were selected to be in the head start study.)
Maryland Department of Natural Resources - Virtual Ranger - Diamondback Terrapin
Maryland Environmental Service Terrapin curriculum sharing site. You will need to request permission to join.