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Deadline PassedTexas Parks and Wildlife Department · 2026

Texas Aquatic Science Textbook Grant

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Agency: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Funding: Free Texas Aquatic Science textbooks
Deadline: July 17, 2026 (Passed)
Status: Deadline Passed
Eligibility: All educators are encouraged to apply.

About This Grant

Texas Aquatic Science Textbook Grant is sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. This grant provides free Texas Aquatic Science textbooks to educators teaching aquatic ecosystems and water conservation.

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Texas Aquatic Science Curriculum — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Natural Collections *Read Me First* TAS Certified Field Sites Become a TAS Certified Field Site Find a TAS Certified Field Site near you Outreach and Education Staff Directory Texas Aquatic Science Curriculum Texas Aquatic Science is a comprehensive aquatic science curriculum, from molecules to ecosystems, and headwaters to ocean, for middle school and high school students.

The curriculum consists of an online student textbook, a teacher guide, specially produced videos, and supplementary materials. Texas Aquatic Science Textbook Grant Deadline: Friday, July 17, 2026 Teaching aquatic ecosystems and water conservation to students? Apply to receive FREE Texas Aquatic Science textbooks.

All educators are encouraged to apply, with first preference given to schools meeting the following program requirements: The school commits to actively use the Texas Aquatic Science curriculum. The school commits to participate in Texas Aquatic Science field activities at a Certified Field Site or on schoolgrounds. The school must serve at least 60% high-need student population.

Must request access to Texas Aquatic Science Teacher Guide (see next section and click on "Access Request Form". To apply click link or scan QR code: Texas Aquatic Science textbook grant application 2026 To ensure the protection of answers throughout the Texas Aquatic Science Teacher Guide and its sub-parts, they are password protected.

Click the Access Request Form (hyperlinked to the current form) to verify your email and receive the password.

Teacher Guide and Answer Key Access (password protected) Access Request Form (not auto-reply; may take 1-2 weeks to receive password) Texas Freshwater and Saltwater Fish Flash Cards and Dichotomous Key Food Web Cards with sun and arrows Children’s Books Corresponding by Chapter; An Annotated Bibliography (PDF) Each workshop will meet the following goals: Introduce educators to TPWD & TAS materials and resources.

Provide a sample of field and classroom activities for coastal and inland aquatic habitats. Review 2021 TEKS alignment. When: All sessions will share the same information, and we recommend attending only one session below.

Discussions will likely be different depending on questions asked and grade levels attending. Wednesday, July 8 @ 1:30 – 3:30 pm CT Thursday, July 9 @ 9:00 – 11:00 am CT Tuesday, July 21 @ 9:00 – 11:00 am CT Friday, July 31 @ 9:00 – 11:00 am CT Wednesday, August 5 @ 1:30-3:30 pm CT How to join: No registration needed. Click link below to join one of the dates above.

All sessions will use the same link. Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet. goto.

com/install Link to join from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet. goto.

com/MelissaFeltyAlderson/texasaquaticscienceworkshop2026 Dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3112 Workshop questions, contact Melissa Felty at ConservationEdu@tpwd. texas.

gov Student Textbooks available from Texas A&M University Press and Kindle version available from Amazon. com. Written for middle school and high school students.

Designed to help teachers make students aware of the importance of water to life, aquatic ecosystems, and what we must do to conserve water and aquatic life. Hands-on classroom and field activities Short (around 2 minutes each) videos Students learn and demonstrate their new knowledge in creative products and performances.

Science investigations, games, models, Internet projects, Field based assessments of water quality and environmental conditions in a variety of field trips Lessons embed higher order thinking skills, provide depth and complexity of learning, and engage students in many contexts and methods.

All TAS activities are aligned with the Texas Education Agency's Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for: 2021 Science TEKS in Texas Aquatic Science Texas Aquatic Science Brochure Texas Aquatic Science is supported by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Sport Fish Restoration Program funds.

Texas Aquatic Science is a cooperative education project sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife , The Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University. Texas Aquatic Science was modeled after the Missouri Department of Conservation ‘s (MDC) curriculum, Conserving Missouri’s Aquatic Ecosystems.

Support was provided by the Ewing Halsell Foundation , San Antonio and the Sport Fish Restoration Program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Eligibility Requirements

All educators are encouraged to apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Texas Aquatic Science Textbook Grant?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All educators are encouraged to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

When is the deadline for Texas Aquatic Science Textbook Grant?

The published deadline was July 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.

Who funds Texas Aquatic Science Textbook Grant?

Texas Aquatic Science Textbook Grant is funded by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Texas Aquatic Science Textbook Grant?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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