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Additional Instructional Resources

LESSONS AND MORE

Discover our bite-sized, fun and engaging, interdisciplinary, additional instructional lesson plans and adaptations that can easily be implemented over a virtual platform. Many of our lessons have been adapted from the PreK-12 Teacher Toolkit and aligned to the State Academic Standards.

K-2ND GRADE

Go on an Everglades safari with your little ones as they discover who lives in the Everglades.

3RD-5TH GRADE

Discover Everglades animal classifications, habitats, and more with these interactive, additional instructional resources.

6TH-8TH GRADE

Learn about the different threats to the Everglades ecosystem and how your students can help.

9TH-12TH GRADE

Use scientific inquiry and processing skills to solve real-world problems in the Everglades ecosystem.

SCIENCE CONTENT

Find science reading comprehension lessons and articles by The Everglades Foundation PhD scientists.

MEDIA MATERIALS

Click here to access books, videos and print materials about the Everglades.

DUAL LANGUAGE

Use these Everglades lessons and resources translated into different languages to use in your dual-language classroom.

K-2 nd GRADE

K-2

10 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT THE EVERGLADES

Students will watch a video about the Everglades and then write down 10 things they love about the Everglades!

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AMERICAN ALLIGATORS VS. AMERICAN CROCODILES

The Everglades is the only place where you can find both species together. Students will learn the difference with this activity.

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EVERGLADES ANIMALS' FOOD SOURCES MATCHING GAME

Use this matching game to learn about different animals of the Everglades and what they like to eat.

COMPARE AND CONTRAST EVERGLADES ORGANISMS

Students will compare and contrast different organisms of the Everglades using this fun worksheet.

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BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR BIRDS - STEM CHALLENGE

Students will use their observation skills to look for native birds, and then use recycled materials to create their own bird feeder.

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WHO LIVES IN THE EVERGLADES? COLORING BOOK

Students will learn who lives in the Everglades as they color in this coloring book by Mac and Hannah Stone.

GET TO KNOW SOUTH FLORIDA'S NATIONAL PARKS

Students will watch the South Florida's National Parks video from Odyssey Earth and answer the questions in the worksheet.

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WHO'S IN THE EVERGLADES HABITAT?

Looking at the image above, students will find all of the native species and how they are using water in the Everglades.

SI TUVIERA UN DESEO PARA EL AQUA

Read the story, If I Had a Wish For Water, by Susan Toth, in Spanish to learn how you can help conserve water.

3-5

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INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE EVERGLADES - PART 1

Learn about the invasive species in the Everglades damaging the environment and use the worksheet to learn how to help.

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EVERGLADES BACKYARD BIOBLITZ

Students will conduct their own backyard bioblitz using nature identification apps and use the worksheet to record their findings.

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HOW CONSERVING A SPECIES WORKS - FLORIDA PANTHER

After reading an excerpt from the FWC's recovery plan for the Florida Panther, students will complete the worksheet provided.

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INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE EVERGLADES - PART 2

Students will investigate 2 Everglades invasive species using the video and will complete the T-chart and Venn Diagram.

MANGROVES OF THE EVERGLADES

Students will be able to describe the structure and life cycle of a red mangrove and classify it as a flowering plant.

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EVERGLADES WINTER BREAK ACTIVITIES

Check out these resources to learn more about animals and habitats in the Everglades during the dry season over Winter Break.

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EVERGLADES HABITAT MAPPING ACTIVITY

Students will learn the basic principles of a map, and then they will create their own map of an Everglades habitat.

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HOW IS AN EGG LIKE A PIG FROG? SCIENCE EXPERIMENT

Conduct an experiment with your students after learning about pig frogs and indicator species of the Everglades.

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EVERGLADES WILDLIFE WATCH - OBSERVING THE BALD EAGLE

Over the course of 3 days, students will observe a live webcam of a Bald eagle nest using their observation journal.

BUILD AN AIRBOAT AT HOME - STEM ACTIVITY

Students will learn how an airboat is made and use the engineering process to design and build an airboat out of recycled materials.

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ADAPTATIONS - READING PASSAGE AND CHARTS

Students will compare and contrast structural and behavioral adaptations of the Anhinga, Wood Stork, and Osprey.

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SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION INTERVIEW AND WORKSHEET

Students will watch an interview video with the Miami-Dade County Sea Turtle Conservation Program and answer questions.

3rd-5th GRADE

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EVERGLADES, SHAPED BY FIRE - VIDEO & RESOURCES

Learn about the importance of fire in the Everglades with Everglades, Shaped by Fire, Everglades National Park Video.

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ODYSSEY EARTH 360-DEGREE VIDEOS AND DATASHEETS

Students will watch the interactive 360-degree videos of Everglades habitats and use the field guide to fill out the field datasheets.

EVERGLADES, READ ALOUD EXTENSION ACTIVITY

Students will listen to The read aloud of Everglades, by Jean Craighead George, and will use the research sheet provided.

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ADAPT TO SURVIVE - VIDEO & RESOURCES

Learn about the importance of adaptations in the Everglades with Everglades, Adapt to Survive, Everglades National Park Video.

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WADING BIRDS OF THE EVERGLADES

Students will use the reading passage, vocabulary list, and graphs to answer questions about wading birds in the Everglades.

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KIDS DISCOVER THE EVERGLADES

Share the Kids Discover Everglades article with young readers to help them feel passionate about the different ecosystems.

6 th-8th GRADE

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EVERGLADES WATER
DILEMMAS

Students will be presented with "water dilemmas" affecting the Everglades and select the best action they would take.

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CHANGES TO THE
EVERGLADES WATERSHED

Students will watch the video, Changes to the Everglades Watershed, and answer the questions while following along.

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HISTORIC WATER FLOW VS. ALTERED WATER FLOW

Navigate the changes to the watershed and understand how it impacts us, wildlife, and the economy in this lesson.

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CREATING AN EVERGLADES HISTORY TIMELINE

Students will do online research to match Everglades history events to the dates on the timeline of the Everglades past and present.

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HOW CONSERVING A SPECIES WORKS - FLORIDA PANTHER

After reading an excerpt from the FWC's recovery plan for the Florida Panther, students will complete the worksheet provided.

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EVERGLADES PEAT
AND MARL SOILS

Students will learn why peat and marl soils are important to the Everglades ecosystem, and use a Venn Diagram to compare them.

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MOUNTAINS AND VALLEYS VIDEO SERIES - WET HABITATS

Follow along as Everglades National Park Rangers explore the "mountains and valleys" of Everglades wet habitats.

MOUNTAINS AND VALLEYS VIDEO SERIES - DRY HABITATS

Follow along as Everglades National Park Rangers explore the "mountains" and "valleys" of the Everglades dry habitats.

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FLORIDA'S AQUIFERS AND SPRINGS

Students will watch this video to explore these environments and learn how important they are to our drinking water.

ECOSYSTEM SERVICES OF THE EVERGLADES

Use this supplemental fact sheet to learn about ecosystem services, the free benefits to humans, provided by the Everglades.

9 th-12th GRADE

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CHANGES TO THE EVERGLADES WATERSHED

Students will watch the video, Changes to the Everglades Watershed, and answer the questions while following along.

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HISTORIC WATER FLOW VS. ALTERED WATER FLOW

Navigate the changes to the watershed and understand how it impacts us, wildlife, and the economy in this lesson.

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HOW FLORIDA DROUGHTS AFFECT THE EVERGLADES & US

After watching the Economic Impact of Droughts in South Florida, students use their analysis skills to complete the worksheet.

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HOW CITES IS HELPING TO CONSERVE THE EVERGLADES

Use the CITES site, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, to answer the scavenger hunt questions.

HOW CLEAN IS OUR WATER? WATER QUALITY TESTING

Students will be able to use basic water chemistry to evaluate the water quality of local sources.

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SCIENCE CONTENT
READING COMPREHENSION

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THE CYPRESS SWAMP HABITAT READING PASSAGE -

GRADE 3

Students will answer questions about the Cypress Swamp habitat after reading the passage and using the vocab glossary.

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THE HARDWOOD HAMMOCK HABITAT READING PASSAGE -

GRADE 3

Students will answer questions about the Hardwood Hammock habitat after reading the passage and using the vocab glossary.

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THE MANGROVE SWAMP HABITAT READING PASSAGE - GRADE 3

Students will answer questions about the Mangrove Swamp habitat after reading the passage and using the vocab glossary.

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THE PINELANDS HABITAT READING PASSAGE -

GRADE 3

Students will answer questions about the Pinelands habitat after reading the passage and using the vocab glossary.

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THE SAWGRASS MARSH HABITAT READING PASSAGE -

GRADE 3

Students will answer questions about the Sawgrass Marsh habitat after reading the passage and using the vocab glossary.

SAVE OUR SPECIES - READING COMPREHENSION

Students will read the article Save our Species, and answer the reading comprehension questions provided.

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CAPE SABLE SEASIDE SPARROW - READING COMPREHENSION

Students will learn more about specific water levels needed and features of this sparrow and answer the questions provided.

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ECOSYSTEM SERVICES - READING COMPREHENSION

Students will learn about the benefits we get from nature after reading the article and answering the questions.

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THE ROSEATE SPOONBILL - READING COMPREHENSION

Students will read about the rose-colored spoonbill and answer the reading comprehension questions provided.

MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS, EVERGLADES HERO

Read about Marjory Stoneman Douglas, an Everglades hero, and how she changed the future of America's Everglades.

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PERIPHYTON: JEWEL OF THE SEA READING PASSAGE

Read about Periphyton, the jewel of the sea, in the latest science brief from a scientist at The Everglades Foundation.

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THE FLORIDIAN FLAMINGO - READING COMPREHENSION

After reading the article The Floridian Flamingo, students will answer the reading comprehension questions.

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BUTTERFLIES OF SOUTH FL - READING COMPREHENSION

Students will read the article The Vanishing and Materializing Butterflies of South Florida and answer the questions.

SNOWY EGRET - READING COMPREHENSION

Learn more about the snowy egret by reading the article Snow Animals of the Everglades and answering the questions.

BURMESE PYTHONS - READING COMPREHENSION

Students will read the article Burmese Pythons in Your Backyard, and answer the reading comprehension questions.

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MERMAIDS IN THE EVERGLADES - READING COMPREHENSION

Learn more about manatees, by reading Mermaids in the Everglades, and answering the comprehension questions.

SUPERHEROES OF THE SEASHORE

Learn about how mangroves are extraordinary in many ways in the Everglades and are truly superheroes of the plant world.

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