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Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Students explore Marjory Stoneman Douglas and her contribution to the ecosystems and National Parks.
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The Everglades in Danger!
Students are explained that the Florida Everglades are in danger. They explore the characteristics of the Florida Everglades. Students investigate about ways they can help protect the Florida Everglades. They are shown where Florida is...
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National Parks
In this geography worksheet, students examine the names of 15 National Parks in America. Students locate the names in a word search puzzle.
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Everglades Forever
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Everglades Forever. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, answer short answer questions, have discussions,...
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Earths Waters
Students research Everglades National Park, Three Gorges Dam, Hoover Dam, Roaring 40s, and Mariana Trench. After reviewing the sites, they choose one to illustrate a postcard with an image on one side and a description of the site on...
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The Everglades
Learners research the Everglades. In this Everglades lesson, students select an animal or plant to research and work collaboratively in small groups to prepare a presentation.
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Managing the Everglades Ecosystem
Students explore the Everglades ecosystem using the Internet. To develop a picture about conservation of resources in the context of the Everglades. Explore relationships between species and habitats. Develop an idea of how human beings...
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Conservation Critters Anonymous
Students research information about the Florida Everglades and discuss why conservation efforts are important in its preservation.
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Endangered Species- Florida Panther
Students investigate the concept of the conservation of the Florida Panther and examine the effects of the Everglades water restoration project. They conduct a web based activity that includes the following: Listing what they know,...
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Capitalization
For this capitalization worksheet, students read sentences and underline words that should be capitalized. They identify the first word in a sentence, proper nouns, and titles. There are 20 sentences on this one-page worksheet. An...
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Lesson 6: Natural Resources
Students create a travel poster about a favorite place in Florida. In this Florida activity, students research their favorite place and use desktop publishing to create a poster. They also make a brochure using Microsoft Publisher.
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The Trial of the Bloody Sucker
Students study creatures that drink blood. In this blood suckers lessons, students watch videos to learn about creatures that drink blood. Students divide into groups and make posters about the organisms. Students then participate in a...
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National Park Service: Everglades National Park
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....
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: National Parks: Only You Can Prevent the Coming Crisis
What do you think of when you think of the National Parks System? Do you think of the majesty of the Grand Canyon and the redwoods of Northern California? Or does the serenity of Cape Cod and the Everglades come to mind?
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Read Works: Pythons Invade the Florida Everglades
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the problems pythons, a nonnative species, are causing in the Florida Everglades. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: South Florida Virtual Tour
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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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Anhinga
Anhinga Close-Up at Anhinga Trail of Everglades National Park
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Anhinga
Anhinga Pruning its Feathers at Anhinga Trail of Everglades National Park
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Anhinga
Squawking Anhinga at Shark Valley of Everglades National Park
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Egret
Snowy Egret Standing Near Water at Shark Valley of Everglades National Park
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Gull
Branching Dock Covered with Laughing Gulls at the Flamingo Marina of Everglades National Park
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Gull
Four Laughing Gulls at the Flamingo Marina of Everglades National Park
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Gull
Group of Laughing Gulls on a Boat Dock at the Flamingo Marina of Everglades National Park