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- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the topic of estuaries. They read a written narrative, complete a virtual tour of various river sections, conduct research on the fragility of the ecosystem, and define key terms. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students create a clay model of a watershed. Students identify geographic features on the model. Students create a watershed map representative of the clay model. Students discuss the differences between each representation of the watershed, and potential human threats to the watershed. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students define spills, leaks and landfills. Students list environmental problems caused by spills,leaks and landfills. Students access the Internet to complete Prediction lab report worksheets, etc. Students test/quiz over their findings and research. Full Review »
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- 4th - 9th
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Students read various selections about how dirty water is cleaned and how people can reuse water that has been reclaimed. Students define and study potable and reuse. They also research information to identify water quantity problems and water quality problems. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 10th
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Students create a river drainage basin using a plastic tub, sand and a pitcher of water. They simulate the flow of water through the basin then add chocolate syrup to model what would happen if stormwater pollution entered the basin. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students define groundwater. They identify groundwater's relationship to springs, artesian wells, ordinary wells and sinkholes. They describe the process by which sinkholes are formed. they define saltwater contamination and explain its causes. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students list ways water is used by humans. They explain the need for water conservation in the home. They list methods of conserving water. They create a display of plants that are waterwise. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students define wetlands. They list the benefits wetlans provide to man and nature. They compare types of wetlands that exist in northeast or east-central Florida. They list ways uplands affect wetlands and other water bodies. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students define lake life zones. They define stormwater runoff and its effects on lakes. They identify the relationship between decaying substances and water pollution. They construct a freshwater food web. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students discuss and define flooding. They identify areas in northeast Florida that may flood. Students examine droughts and explain the conditions that cause them. They examine the need for growth management in the state of Florida. Full Review »
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