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Part 2: The Mangrove Walk, Tidal Pool, Sand Bar
Learners study the roles of mangroves and their importance to niches. They identify at least two stages of one type of mangrove plant and at least two animals in the mangrove area.
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Bioregion Shifts
Students are introduced to the various bioregions of the world. In groups, they research the characteristics of one bioregion and how the area around them affects the environment. To end the instructional activity, they compare and...
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Bioregion: Shark Valley Bicycle Ride
Students discuss the importance of the Everglades to the bioregion. In groups, they use the Internet to research the native types of flora and fauna and describe what happens when foreign flora and fauna enters the region. To end the...
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Astronomy Class
In this space science worksheet, students find the words associated with the basic terms of Astronomy. The answers are located at the bottom of the page.
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Scientific Theories
Ninth graders compare and contrast how different models can be used to represent scientific understandings. They evaluate the use of data when considering scientific claims. Students debate a variety of socio-scientific issues and the...
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Robert Boyle and Religion
High schoolers discuss past cultures and the history of ideas in seventeenth century science. They answer a list of questions and prepare for a debate on the subjects of science and religion and views on how the universe was created.
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Love And Fears
Students investigate biophillia and how it effects people of different types. They conduct research using a variety of resources and use questions included in the lesson plan to focus the information search. Then students read some...
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Biophilia Space
Students observe what is happening around and within them. They observe a natural environment which is free of conversation, pedestrians or traffic. Afterward, they journal their observation and experience.
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Matheson Hammock Mangroves
Students research a natural hammock ecological niche and how it differs from other niches. They investigate what plans and animals are native to the hammock. They explore the importance of the hammock and its connection to other niches.
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Campus Walk
Students explore and study the natural resources found around the school campus and determine what is natural, native, exotic and human-made. They assess what impact the college has in the area and what effort's it's making to curb waste...
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Astronomer sees a 'Brake' in Cosmic expansion
Seventh graders examine and read an article. In this investigative lesson students discuss questions about the article and complete an activity.