Blue Thumb Water Education Program
Eligibility
All Oklahoma K-12 schools. Free water quality education programs delivered by trained volunteers in classrooms statewide.
Program Goals
Oklahoma's Blue Thumb program teaches students about water quality, watersheds, and Oklahoma's water resources through free classroom presentations and teacher workshops. Programs are available to all Oklahoma K-12 schools.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Contact the Oklahoma Conservation Commission through conservation.ok.gov to schedule a Blue Thumb program.
Cycle Notes
Rolling availability. Programs delivered statewide by trained volunteers.
Grant Award Amount
Free. No cash grant. Schools receive free classroom presentations and curriculum resources.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
Frequently Asked Questions
How do OK schools access Blue Thumb programs?
Contact conservation.ok.gov to request a free classroom presentation.
What topics does Blue Thumb cover?
Water quality, watersheds, and Oklahoma water resources.
Is there a cost?
No. Blue Thumb programs are free to all Oklahoma schools.
How do Forward Education kits complement Blue Thumb?
Our Climate Action Kit extends water science learning with coding and sensor data collection.
Can Blue Thumb materials be used for grant applications?
Free programs like Blue Thumb demonstrate community partnerships that strengthen grant applications for other funding.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Oklahoma standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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