Title: Ecology of Terrestrial Species of South Florida, Science (Experimental): 5365.62

URL: http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED090031.pdf

Description: This unit of instruction is designed for the student interested in understanding the actions and interactions of plants and animals located in the South Florida environment and its many unique features such as the everglades and the seashore. It presents an in-depth study of a hardwood hammock, pine and palmetto community, sea strand community, and a grassland prairie. Limiting factors and research techniques are also examined. The booklet lists the relevant state-adopted texts and states the performance objectives for the unit. It provides an outline of the course content and suggests experiments, guest speakers, field trips, and topics for student projects, discussion questions and reports. Also listed are relevant films and filmstrips available from the Dade County Audiovisual Center. Reference books and other course materials are recommended, and a master sheet is provided relating each suggested activity to the specific performance objectives. (JR)

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Subject:   Science Education ,  Instructional Materials,  Secondary School Science

Title: Hydrology of Southeast Florida and Associated Topics

URL: http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED099225.pdf

Description: This booklet deals with the hydrology of southeastern Florida. It is designed to provide the citizen, teacher, or student with hydrological information, to promote an understanding of water resources, and to initiate conservation practices within Florida communities. The collection of articles within the booklet deal with Florida water resources and Florida water problems, but much of the information is applicable to other areas. Topics such as the hydrologic cycle, ground water aquifers, water resources and demands, water quality, the Everglades, and water-life are covered, accompanied by maps, diagrams, tables, and illustrations. The articles are written by various people--engineers, environmentalists, researchers--or are excerpts from publications or speeches and present different viewpoints on controversial issues. A brief historical overview of the hydrology of Florida, a glossary, and reference list are also included. (TK)

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Subject:   Science Education ,  Water Pollution,  Environmental Education

Title: Everglades Wildguide

URL: http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED174405.pdf

Description: This handbook describes the various components of the ecology of the Everglades National Park. Numerous maps, charts, and drawings supplement the text. Topics discussed include the topography of the Everglades, plant and animal communities, specific species living in the Everglades, and the Indians that have hunted and lived in the Everglades. An appendix includes a glossary, a bibliography, a list of rare and endangered animals living in the Everglades, and checklists for mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibions, and trees of the Everglades. (RE)

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Subject:   Wildlife Management,  Science Education ,  Everglades National Park,  Conservation Education

Title: Land and People: Finding a Balance. Access ERIC: FullText

URL: http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED448053.pdf

Description: 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 they should use to answer the question. The teacher materials include a brief explanation of what students will learn as they answer the focus question and contains a description of how students may answer. Each section provides an introductory description of the activity. There are several activities for each lesson. Each activity lists the purpose of the lesson, materials needed, procedure, and a discussion. Additional reading material, graphs, charts, maps, and a poster are also included. (SAH)

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Subject:   Ecology,  Lesson Plans,  Science Education

Title: Danish Wind Turbines

URL: http://library.stu.edu/STUva/ERLIB/a595.pdf

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Subject:   Wind Turbines,  Renewable Energy,  Science Education