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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Florida Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the agricultural industry of Florida as well as facts about its climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
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Other

Florida's Springs: Protecting Nature's Gems

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Florida's springs, some of the world's largest freshwater springs. Here is a well-done site that includes information about threats to these unique springs, natural and cultural history, Florida wildlife, underwater cave systems,...
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Other

World Wildlife Fund: Florida: At the Forefront of Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent overview of climate change in Florida. The effects of climate change are divided into different categories, with each being examined. Statistical data and future prognosis are included.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Everglades National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to the official site of the Everglades National Park. It is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United Stat. Designated as a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance....
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: South Florida Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
South Florida offers ecosystems unknown to the rest of the United States. Follow along with a tour of places like Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Park and the Florida Keys to investigate these natural wonders.
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Springs Eternal Florida's Fountain of Youth

For Students 3rd - 8th
A PBS website where you can learn all about what's swimming around below the waters of Florida.
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Handout
Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Florida State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory to find out more about Florida's landforms. This website contains several different maps highlighting different geographical features of Florida.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Canoemates by Kirk Munroe

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades by Kirk Munroe (1892), a novel about the Florida Reef and the Everglades.
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Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of Florida

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Florida. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Florida Map With Counties

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart features a Map of the counties in Florida.