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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mangrove Loss Faster than Land-Based Forests

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the reasons Mangrove forests are in jeopardy.  In this lesson, students read an article that discusses specific facts on Mangrove forests, then complete numerous activities that reinforce the information, such as taking...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Red Mangroves Of Southern Florida

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a unit plan to examine the ecological background for the Mangroves of southern Florida. They conduct research using print and computer technology sources. They use the information in a number of other extension...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mangrove Ecology & Adaptations

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners creat a plant, animal, or other living organism that would be well adapted to a habitat that they previously selected. First they learn about adaptations of Mangroves.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mangrove Ecology and Adaptations

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create a plant or animal that would be well adapted to a habitat they selected. They first learn about Mangroves and their specific adaptations that help them survive in their habitat.
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Handout
University of Florida

South Florida Aquatic Environments: Florida Keys: About the Keys

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History offers an excellent review of the reefs, mangrove and seagrass habitats of the Florida Keys. Spend some time learning about this unique location.
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Website
Other

Reef Relief

For Students 9th - 10th
Reef Relief is a nonprofit organization that seeks to preserve and protect living coral ecosystems. Learn more about coral and why it needs to be saved.
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Handout
University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: About the Florida Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the habitats found where the Everglades run into the sea. A wonderful resource for learning about a unique part of the world.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Mangroves O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Flip over this interactive OLogy card to learn about mangrove forests and their importance to coastal ecosystems.