Science



Journey through the Everglades! media type="youtube" key="SUos7YBD9pc" height="251" width="336" align="center"

As an introduction to our wetland unit, we will be taking a Journey through the Everglades with Wayne the rain drop. Wayne, his teacher, and classmates follow the water flow though the Kissimmee Okeechobee and Everglades regions of Florida, and eventually arrive at the coral reefs in the Florida Straights.

Along out journey, we will be learning about the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan and its application in understanding the South Florida ecosystem.

Click her for the on-line version of the story. 

PDF Versions: English  Spanish    Creole Other Everglades activities: Wayne Drop Coloring Book  Living Waters Activity Book Living Waters Activity Book 2

Video on Everglades Water Supply media type="youtube" key="UYP35yT8gFI" height="251" width="448" align="center"

Video on Everglades Water Quality media type="youtube" key="JhDy4kAIvVs" height="251" width="448" align="center"

Standards:

SC.4.E.6.6: Identify resources available in Florida (water, phosphate, oil, limestone, silicon, wind, and solar energy)