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Landstrom, Erich – Science Teacher, 2006
A few kilometers from the shores of Palm Beach County, Florida, is the Gulf Stream current--a remarkable "river" within an ocean. The current's journey across the Atlantic Ocean connects southeast Florida and southwest Great Britain as it streams steadily north at speeds of 97 km a day; moving 100 times as much water as all the rivers on…
Descriptors: Secondary School Science, Foreign Countries, Earth Science, Constructivism (Learning)
Geological Survey (Dept. of Interior), Reston, VA. – 2000
This packet contains a series of teaching guides on land and people. This series features lessons on Cape Cod, the Everglades, and Los Angeles. Each section is divided into two parts: "For the Student" and "For the Teacher." The student materials give students a focus question to answer and also provide them with information…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Ecology, High Schools, Lesson Plans
Ruehrwein, Dick – 1985
Intended to help elementary school children learn about the resources of the Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, this activity book includes information, puzzles, games, and quizzes. The booklet deals with concepts related to: (1) the seasons; (2) fire ecology; (3) water; (4) fish; (5) mammals; (6) mosquitos; (7) birds; (8) venomous snakes;…
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education
Frank, James – 1983
This module is an activity/discussion-centered unit focusing on the importance of shoreline surface area. The module is part of a series designed to be used by teachers, students, and community members to help them utilize community resources in developing and teaching environmental concepts and responsibility, and in seeking ways to solve…
Descriptors: Ecology, Environmental Education, Forestry, Grade 7
Danner, Greg, Ed.; Fresen, Sue, Ed. – 1999
This teacher's guide and student guide unit contains supplemental readings, activities, and methods adapted for secondary students who have disabilities and other students with diverse learning needs. The materials are designed to help these students succeed in regular education content courses and include simplified text and smaller units of…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Academic Standards, Atomic Structure, Biochemistry
Frank, James – 1983
This module is an activity and film-oriented unit focusing on the importance of mangroves in the South Florida ecosystem. The module is part of a series designed to be used by teachers, students, and community members to help them utilize community resources in developing and teaching environmental concepts and responsibility, and in seeking ways…
Descriptors: Ecology, Environmental Education, Forestry, Grade 7
Florida State Dept. of Environmental Protection, Tallahassee. – 2000
This environmental guide for students contains stories on air pollution, water pollution, wetlands, groundwater, solid and hazardous waste, and coastal areas. It includes a section on how students can help Florida's environment. A reference section with contact names and addresses for Florida's governmental and citizen organizations is also…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences, Puzzles
Ricchiuti, Linda M. – 2000
The goal of this lesson plan is for second-grade students to understand the steps in how food is made and delivered to the grocery store. Students create a play where each person plays a part in the production and distribution of food. The lesson suggests that the class perform the play on parents' night. It provides five activities for students…
Descriptors: Drama, Evaluation, Food, Food Processing Occupations