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TERP MANUAL

ALL ABOUT TERRAPINS
WHAT IS A TERRAPIN?
TERRAPIN HABITATS
TERRAPIN ADAPTATIONS
THREATS TO TERRAPINS
TERRAPIN NESTING
HEADSTARTING OVERVIEW
TERP TEACHER COMMITMENT
TERP PARTNERSHIPS OVERVIEW
OHIO UNIVERSITY RESEARCH
AACPS TERP PROGRAM
NA TIC PROGRAM
MES TERP PROGRAM
SAFETY & SETUP
MAINTAINING YOUR TANK
TERRAPIN CARE
TERRAPIN RELEASE TRIPS
TRIP OVERVIEW
REMINDERS
DIRECTIONS TO LANDBASE

CLASSROOM

RESOURCES

TERP Forum

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Laura GuelcherLaura Guelcher
Laura Guelcher

3rd Grade Connection

While the turtle was placed in a MS classroom, the 3rd graders are active in their learning about Maryland aquatic life. Third graders were able to come and observe Leonardo, assist with measurements, and review the life cycle of the terp. They enjoyed the hands-on experience to showcase their learning.

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Laura GuelcherLaura Guelcher
Laura Guelcher

MS SS Connection:

MS students were learning about Renaissance and Leonardo da Vinci's affinity for building. They were assigned to make a 'Flying Machine' that could support the current weight of the terp (Leonardo) for flight. They implemented with eggs...but the spirit of connecting with the terp was there.

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Laura GuelcherLaura Guelcher
Laura Guelcher

Middle School SS connection:

Since the turtle was being hosted by the MS SS teacher we were able to connect it to their learning through the naming process. They utilized the socratic method and combined the principles of democratic voting to name the terp. The students were able to connect their learning about Leonardo Davinci to the turtle via its name. They also enjoyed the connection to Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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Laura GuelcherLaura Guelcher
Laura Guelcher
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Beth RossBeth Ross

Teacher Training Slides


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August 26, 2025 · added a group cover image.

MD Env. Service

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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October 15, 2025

Mandatory MES TERP teacher training; receive hatchlings

April 7, 2025

Drop off for tagging

April 8, 2025

Pick up after tagging

CONTACT...

AACPS ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION (ARLINGTON ECHO)

Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E
Amy
Greif
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E

Office Phone:

​410-222-3822

Email:

agreif@

aacps.org

Amy
Greif

CHESPAX

Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E
Tom
Harten
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E

Office Phone:

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Email:

hartent@

calvertnet.

k12.md.us

Tom
Harten

MARYLAND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE

Laura Baker
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E
Laura Baker
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E

Work Cell:

410-507-8588

Office Phone:

410-729-8649

Email:

lbaker@

menv.com

Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E
Mary Chiarella
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E

Office/Cell Phone:

410-729-8352

Email:

mchiarella@

menv.com

Mary Chiarella
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E
Caitlin Eversmier
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E

Office Phone:

410-729-8335

Email: ceversmier@

menv.com

Caitlin Eversmier
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E
Kristina Motley
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E

Work Cell:

240-444-4025

Office Phone:

410-770-6517

Email:

kmotley@

menv.com

Kristina Motley
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E
Ryland Taylor
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E

Work Cell:

240-459-0710

Office Phone:

410-770-6503

Email:

rtaylor@

menv.com

Ryland Taylor

NATIONAL AQUARIUM

Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E
Andrew
Walker
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E

Office Phone:

410-576-1065

Email:

awalker@

aqua.org

Andrew
Walker

WILLIAM S. SCHMIDT CENTER

Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E
Kathryn
Fuller
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E

Office Phone:

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Email:

kathryn.fuller@

pgcps.org

Kathryn
Fuller
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E
James
Roberson
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E

Office Phone:

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Email:

james.roberson@

pgcps.org

James
Roberson
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E
Rhonda
Scott
Piper the Bmore Zoo River Otter Googly E

Office Phone:

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Email:

rhonda.scott@

pgcps.org

Rhonda
Scott

Beth Ross
240-935-1039
eaross@menv.com

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