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Almost every female Kemp's ridley sea turtle lays its eggs on only five miles of Mexican beach. This puts the entire species in a very precarious position. Baby turtles imprint on their birth beach, so it takes a lot of work to teach turtles to breed in a Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students consider how people affect the natural environment in their home area and in Africa. They examine two African habitats, and some of the animals that live there, and focus on how cheetahs and chimpanzees make use of their habitats. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students write persuasive letters expressing opinions about the purchase of 25 acres adjacent to Wakulla Springs proposed to include a convenience store/gas station. They submit the letter to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection via email. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students study the characteristics of wetlands, and their importance to humans and wildlife. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students carefully observe prairie plants and record their observations in a science journal. They examine the root systems of grasses and flowers and surmise how these plants can grow together on the prairie. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students identify local plants and animals in their area. They research the diet of local animals and discuss food chains and webs. Students also analyze the effects of humans of the food chain. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discover how organisms are dependent on one another for survivial. They also discuss how to conserve natural resources. They compare and contrast the different types of symbiotic relationships as well. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss the importance of population growth rates. They examine mortality and survival curves and participate in an experiment. They record their observations and discuss. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the tropical rainforest through different ways that catch their attention such as: Visit a local botanical garden or conservatory so that students can see the variety of tropical plants in the world. They can visit the zoo, many large zoos have tropical rainforest exhibits. Before the class goes to the zoo, the teacher finds out what materials are available from the zoo's education department. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study a map of the physical regions of Texas and locate the region in which they live. They discuss how the geography of a region affects the way a community lives. They also discuss how geography has affected the history of the area where students live. Full Review »
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