Students examine drastic changes in Florida Everglades watershed, compare and contrast two watershed maps, discuss effects of addition of agriculture, loss of wetlands, and introduction of Water Conservation Areas, and predict condition...

Students are explained that the Florida Everglades are in danger. They explore the characteristics of the Florida Everglades. Students investigate about ways they can help protect the Florida Everglades. They are shown where Florida is...

In this science and geography worksheet, students investigate the vocabulary pertaining to the ecosystem of the Everglades in South Florida. Students unscramble 9 words and find 12 words in a word search puzzle.

Students design ultimate park experience for Florida families as they demonstrate their knowledge of map legend skills.

Eighth graders identify major population centers and their demographic features using an outline map of Florida and the Internet to.

Fourth graders engage in a virtual tour of the state of Florida.

Students explore the Southeast Woodland region and culture of the Seminole Indians using video, art projects, books, maps and discussion.

Fifth graders use maps of Florida. They locate places from a list on their map. Students use the places mentioned in the book, "To Walk the Sky Path," and locate them on the map. Students should have labeled a minimum of 10 places, and...

Fifth graders use the internet to research a plant or animal they read about in "The Talking Earth". Using notes, they develop a graphic organizer and use the main topics to create a HyperStudio stack. Using all of this information,...

Reclaiming the Everglades is a collection of historical documents which, until recently. was only available by appointment at the holding library in Miami. It is comprised of all or part of sixteen collections that focus on the efforts...

South Florida offers ecosystems unknown to the rest of the United States. Follow along with a tour of places like Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Park and the Florida Keys to investigate these natural wonders.

Welcome to the official site of the Everglades National Park. It is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United Stat. Designated as a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance....

An impressive multi-formatted collection of materials that document Florida's history, culture, arts, literature, science, and more.

This is an article that discusses the history of The Seminole Indians in Florida. It includes facts about the Seminole War, illustrations, as well as quotes.

An excellent discussion of Miami's colorful history from pre-European days up to modern times. Covers topics such as the Seminole Wars, the birth of Miami, the Everglades drainage project, Colored Town, the land boom, the Great...

An introduction to Marjory Stoneman Douglas who was called the "mother of the Everglades." She was an environmentalist and activist who committed herself to protect this watery region considered by some to be a worthless swamp.

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades by Kirk Munroe (1892), a novel about the Florida Reef and the Everglades.