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Water Conservation
Pupils create short videos about water conservation using the computer program iMovie in this cross-curricular lesson plan provided by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology.
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Florida's Springs
Students calculate the water usage for irrigation of school grounds. They use maps in determining which areas are irrigated.
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Florida Springs
Students discover the many uses of water and the sources of the water we see. They complete a worksheet about the water usage at school and at home.
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Treasures in Jeopardy
In small groups, middle schoolers research deep-sea coral reefs and design a poster to educate the public about their importance. They compare them to shallow-water reefs and consider the impact of bottom-trawl fishing. Many internet...
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Students explore Marjory Stoneman Douglas and her contribution to the ecosystems and National Parks.
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Rain Machine (Solar Still)
Students experiment with a solar still. In this distillation lesson, students find a simple way to use evaporation to make salty water drinkable.
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Making Paper
Students create paper by adding a few small scraps of paper into the blender pitcher and adding just enough water to thoroughly soak paper.