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Educational Objectives For 2 Day
Trips
Students will:
- learn the importance
of recording data in a field journal, with an emphasis on the
value of each person’s contribution to the total body of
scientific observations and the effort to compare and contrast
their findings with those of other students (SC.H.1.3.1,4,7)
- learn the
importance of conducting water testing, understand density,
salinity, temperature, turbidity and pH and how these are
measured and compare, and interpret the results of their
investigations (SC.A.1.3.1)
- understand how
events and personalities in Florida’s history have made an
impact on the springs/Orlando area , from Native Americans to
settlers to the Disney family (SS.A.6.3)
- understand some
characteristics of flora and fauna observed in the springs and
flatwoods ecosystems and how they are structurally and
functionally similar and different (SC.F.1.3.6,7)
- learn how a change
in water levels can affect an organism’s ability to reproduce
and thrive in this ecosystem (SC.G.2.3.3)
- understand the link
between decreased water levels in the springs and human
consumption of fresh water (SC.D.2.3.2) (SC.G.2.3.4)
- learn that
organisms living in the fresh water springs thrive there
because of its unique qualities, which include a constant
temperature (SC.G.1.3.2)
- understand the
force and predictability of the underground water source that
feeds the Springs and keeps them at a constant temperature
(SC.H.2.3.1)
- recognize that the
Earth’s magnetic force operates a compass and learn the basics
of compass use, navigating through an orienteering course in
the pine flatwoods (SC.C.2.3.1)
- understand what
influences the water cycle in South Florida and how this
relates both to them and the bigger picture (SC.D.2.3.1)
- learn the basic
features of Karst topography- how and why they are formed and
how to recognize them (SC.D.1.3.1)
- learn the
significance of and build a Native American dream catcher
(VA.C.1.3)
Students will:
- learn the importance
of recording data in a field journal, with an emphasis on the
value of each person’s contribution to the total body of
scientific observations and the effort to compare and contrast
their findings with those of other students (SC.H.1.3.1,4,7)
- learn the importance
of conducting water testing, understand density, salinity,
temperature, turbidity and pH and how these are measured and
compare, and interpret the results of their investigations
(SC.A.1.3.1)
- understand how
events and personalities in Florida’s history have made an
impact on the springs/Orlando area , from Native Americans to
settlers to the Disney family (SS.A.6.3)
- understand some
characteristics of flora and fauna observed in the springs and
flatwoods ecosystems and how they are structurally and
functionally similar and different (SC.F.1.3.6,7)
- learn how a change
in water levels can affect an organism’s ability to reproduce
and thrive in this ecosystem (SC.G.2.3.3)
- understand the link
between decreased water levels in the springs and human
consumption of fresh water (SC.D.2.3.2) (SC.G.2.3.4)
- learn that organisms
living in the fresh water springs thrive there because of its
unique qualities, which include a constant temperature
(SC.G.1.3.2)
- understand the force
and predictability of the underground water source that feeds
the Springs and keeps them at a constant temperature
(SC.H.2.3.1)
- recognize that the
Earth’s magnetic force operates a compass and learn the basics
of compass use, navigating through an orienteering course in
the pine flatwoods (SC.C.2.3.1)
- understand what
influences the water cycle in South Florida and how this
relates both to them and the bigger picture (SC.D.2.3.1)
- learn the basic
features of Karst topography- how and why they are formed and
how to recognize them (SC.D.1.3.1)
- learn the
significance of and build a Native American dream catcher
(VA.C.1.3)
BONE VALLEY
IMAGES EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES GRADES 3-5
Codes in brackets indicate specific standard and/or benchmark
addressed by objective
Students will:
- learn the importance
of recording data in a field journal, with an emphasis on
using their own powers of scientific observation while working
in a group (SC.H.1.2.1-4)
- understand the
reasons for the building of Hoover Dyke around Lake Okeechobee
and how the structure affects both people living in the area
and the natural KLOE system (SC.H.3.2)
- understand the
predictability and logistics behind the KLOE system, with a
focus on the Everglades as a natural and interrupted ecosystem
(SC.H.2.2.1)
- understand that
characteristics of flora and fauna observed in the scrub
habitat enable the organisms to survive in this ancient and
inhospitable place and these specific adaptations have been
inherited over many generations (SC.F.2.2.1)
- learn that organisms
living in the xeric scrub have a variety of specific
adaptations that allow them thrive in an area of extreme
temperature and lack of water (SC.G.1.2.7)
- understand the
effect the loss and change of the scrub has on the endemic
species that thrive there (SC.G.2.2.3)
- learn that Florida
looked very different in the past and the processes that have
shaped the state have produced the prime conditions for the
fossilization process (SC.D.1.2.4)
- understand that the
fossilization process involves a chemical change and
replacement of minerals (SC.A.1.2.4)
BONE VALLEY
IMAGES EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES GRADES 6-8
Codes in brackets indicate specific standard and/or benchmark
addressed by objective
Students will:
- learn the importance
to scientific inquiry of recording data in a field journal,
with an emphasis on using their own powers of scientific
observation while working in a group, comparing and
contrasting data collected (SC.H.1.3.1,4,7)
- understand the
reasons for the building of Hoover Dyke around Lake Okeechobee
and how the structure affects both people living in the area
and the natural KLOE system (SC.H.3.3.4)
- understand the
predictability and logistics behind the KLOE system, with a
focus on the Everglades as a natural and interrupted ecosystem
(SC.H.2.3.1)
- understand that
characteristics of flora and fauna observed in the scrub
habitat enable the organisms to survive in this ancient and
inhospitable place and these specific adaptations have been
inherited over many generations (SC.F.2.3.3)
- learn that organisms
living in the xeric scrub have a variety of specific
adaptations, both structural and behavioral, that allow them
thrive in an area of extreme temperature and lack of water
(SC.G.1.3.2)
- understand the
effect the loss and change of the scrub has on the endemic and
endangered species that thrive there (SC.G.2.3.3)
- learn that Florida
looked very different in the past and the processes that have
shaped the state have produced the prime conditions for the
fossilization process (SC.D.1.3.1)
- understand that the
fossilization process involves a chemical change and
replacement of minerals under pressure, producing fossils with
different properties than the original bones (SC.A.1.3.5)
- Begins to understand
the relationship between the animals represented by the fossil
evidence they are finding and the animals living in Florida
today (SC.F.2.3.4)
Understand the time involved
in the fossilization process, the water flow in the Everglades
and the adaptation of scrub organisms as compared to the time
involved in ecosystem loss (SC.D.1.3.5
DOLPHINS AND KEY WEST SAFARI EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES GRADES 3-5
Codes in brackets indicate specific standard and/or benchmark
addressed by objective
Students will
- learn the importance
of recording data in a field journal, with an emphasis on
using their own powers of scientific observation
(SC.H.1.2.1-4)
- understand how
Native Americans and later settlers were able to utilize
Florida’s unique barrier island systems throughout their
history (SS.A.6.2)
- understand how
changing modes of transportation have influenced the
developmental history of Key West (SS.B.1.2.4)
- discover how
different individuals, from Flagler to Hemingway, and their
decisions and styles have shaped Key West culturally
(SS.A.1.2.1)
- understand the
concept that the presence of certain trees are an indication
of events that are occurring, noting that they have
adaptations that allow them to live in certain areas, with a
focus on the salt-water adaptations of the mangroves
(SC.G.1.2.2)
- understand the
predictability and logistics behind the KLOE system, with a
focus on the Everglades as a natural and interrupted ecosystem
(SC.H.2.2.1)
- understand the
significance of human actions, including their own, in the
protection of natural resources such as water and its
pollution and redirection in the Everglades area (SC.D.2.2)
- identify and
understand basic aspects of dolphin anatomy, it’s unique
structures and functions, and basics of dolphin behavior
(SC.F.1.2.3&4)
- learn that human
attempts to protect oceanfront properties are often in
conflict with the natural processes, for example, hurricanes,
that are constantly affecting island systems (SC.D.1.2.4)
- understand that leaf
litter in mangrove estuary decomposes to release nutrients
vital to the growth of the juvenile marine creatures living
there (SC.G.1.2.4)
- understand that
organisms both within and between ecosystems are
interconnected through examination of Everglades, mangrove
estuary and ocean systems (SC.G.1.2.1)
- understand the
impact individuals and group organizations have had on the
preservation of natural areas through discussion of John
Pennekamp (SS.D.1.2)
- understand the
basics of astronomy including the changes that occur in the
organization of the solar system seasonally (SC.E.1.2)
DOLPHINS AND KEY WEST SAFARI EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES GRADES 6-8
Codes in brackets indicate specific standard and/or benchmark
addressed by objective
Students will:
- learn the importance of recording data in a field
journal, with an emphasis on using their own powers of
scientific observation (SC.H.1.3.4)
- understand how Native Americans and early
European settlers were able to utilize Florida’s unique
barrier island systems throughout history (SS.A.6.3)
- understand how the culture of Key West has been
shaped historically through trade and other factors
(SS.A.2.3.1)
- understand the dynamic history of Key West in
terms of personalities and immigration and settlement patterns
(SS.A.6.3)
- understand the concept that the presence of
certain trees are an indication of events that are occurring,
noting that they have adaptations that allow them to live in
certain areas, with a focus on the salt-water adaptations of
the mangroves (SC.G.1.3.2)
- understand the predictability and logistics
behind the KLOE system, with a focus on the Everglades as a
natural and interrupted ecosystem (SC.H.2.3.1)
- understand the significance of human actions,
including their own, in the protection of natural resources
such as water and its pollution as related to marine mammals
(SC.D.2.3.2)
- identify and understand basic dolphin anatomy,
its unique structures and functions, and dolphin behavior how
these are related to environmental issues (SC.F.1.3.7)
- learn that human attempts to protect oceanfront
properties are often in conflict with the natural processes,
for example, hurricanes, that are constantly affecting island
systems (SC.D.1.3.1)
- understand that organisms both within and between
ecosystems are interconnected through examination of
Everglades, mangrove estuary and ocean systems, with emphasis
on the human element in these systems (SC.G.2.3.2-4)
understand the impact individuals, cultures and group
organizations have had on the preservation of natural areas
through discussion of the greater history of the Florida Keys
(SS.D.1.3, SS.A.6.3.4)
GLANCES ON THE GULFSIDE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES GRADES 3-5
Codes in brackets indicate specific standard and/or benchmark
addressed by objective
Students will:
- learn the importance of recording data in a field
journal, with an emphasis on using their own powers of
scientific observation (SC.H.1.2.1-4)
- learn the importance of conducting water testing
using a variety of measuring tools, understand how to use
these tools and begin to interpret and compare the results
recorded at multiple sites (SC.A.1.2.1)
- understand how Native Americans were able to
utilize Florida’s unique barrier island systems throughout
their history and discover how their use of certain plants and
trees made a significant cultural contribution to the
students’ own lives (SS.A.6.2.2&6)
- understand the concept of native and exotic
organisms through observation of , Brazilian pepper,
Australian pine trees, water hyacinth etc. noting that they
have adaptations specific to a certain geographic region
(SC.G.1.2.2)
- understand the predictability and logistics
behind the KLOE system, with a focus on the Everglades as a
natural and interrupted ecosystem (SC.H.2.2.1)
- understand the significance of human actions,
including their own, in the protection of natural resources
such as water and its pollution and redirection in the
Everglades area (SC.D.2.2)
- identify and understand basic marine organisms
and their unique structures and functions (SC.F.1.2.3&4)
- learn that human attempts to prevent beach
erosion to protect oceanfront properties are in conflict with
the natural processes that are constantly reshaping barrier
island systems (SC.D.1.2.4)
- understand that leaf litter in mangrove estuary
decomposes to release nutrients vital to the growth of the
juvenile marine creatures living there (SC.G.1.2.4)
- understand that organisms both within and between
ecosystems are interconnected through examination of cypress
slough, mangrove estuary, coastal hammock, pine flatwoods and
ocean systems (SC.G.1.2.1)
- understand the impact individuals and group
organizations have had on the preservation of the cypress
slough (SS.D.1.2)
Codes in brackets indicate specific standard and/or benchmark
addressed by objective
Students will:
- learn the importance of recording data in a field
journal, with an emphasis on the value of each person’s
contribution to the total body of scientific observations and
the effort to compare and contrast their findings with those
of other students (SC.H.1.3.1,4,7)
- learn the importance of conducting water testing,
understand density, salinity, temperature, turbidity and pH
and how these are measured and interpret the results of their
data collection at multiple sites (SC.A.1.3.1)
- understand how Native Americans were able to
utilize Florida’s unique barrier island systems throughout
their history and discover how Sanibel Island has a unique
past that includes the Calusa Indians and many other groups
that have influenced and shaped its culture and natural
environment (SS.A.6.3)
- understand the concept of native and exotic
organisms through observation of , Brazilian pepper,
Australian pine trees, water hyacinth, etc. noting that they
have adaptations specific to a certain geographic region and
thinking about how this might impact different natural systems
(SC.G.1.3.2)
- understand the predictability and logistics
behind the KLOE system, with a focus on the Everglades as a
natural but interrupted ecosystem (SC.H.2.3.1)
- understand the significance of human actions,
including their own, in the protection of natural resources
such as water and its pollution and redirection in the
Everglades area (SC.D.2.3.2)
- identify and understand Cayo Costa’s marine
organisms, with a focus on gastropods and their structural
functions and how these relate to behavior
(SC.F.1.3.1,3,4,6,7)
- learn that human attempts to prevent beach
erosion to protect oceanfront properties are in conflict with
the natural processes that are constantly reshaping barrier
island systems (SC.D.1.3.1)
- understand that leaf litter in mangrove estuary
decomposes to release nutrients vital to the growth of the
juvenile marine creatures living there (SC.G.1.3.4)
- understand that organisms both within and between
ecosystems are interconnected through examination of cypress
slough, coastal hammock, pine flatwoods, mangrove estuary and
ocean systems (SC.G.1.3)
- learn that the importance of mangrove trees lies
in their adaptive ability to flourish in salt water systems
where competition is minimized (SC.G.1.3.2)
- understand the impact individuals and group
organizations have had on the preservation of the cypress
slough (SS.D.1.3)
Codes in brackets indicate specific standard and/or benchmark
addressed by objective
Students will:
- learn the importance of recording data in a field
journal, with an emphasis on using their own powers of
scientific observation (SC.H.1.2.1-4)
- learn the importance of conducting water testing
using a variety of measuring tools, understand how to use
these tools and begin to interpret and compare the results
recorded at multiple sites (SC.A.1.2.1)
- understand how Native Americans were able to
utilize Florida’s unique barrier island systems throughout
their history and discover how their use of certain plants and
trees made a significant cultural contribution to the
students’ own lives (SS.A.6.2.2&6)
- understand the concept of native and exotic
organisms through observation of , Brazilian pepper, Melaleuca
trees, water hyacinth, etc. noting that they have adaptations
specific to a certain geographic region (SC.G.1.2.2)
- understand the predictability and logistics
behind the KLOE system, with a focus on the Everglades as a
natural and interrupted ecosystem (SC.H.2.2.1)
- understand the significance of human actions,
including their own, in the protection of natural resources
such as water and its pollution and redirection in the
Everglades area (SC.D.2.2)
- identify and understand basic marine organisms
and their unique structures and functions (SC.F.1.2.3&4)
- learn that human attempts to prevent beach
erosion to protect oceanfront properties are in conflict with
the natural processes that are constantly reshaping barrier
island systems (SC.D.1.2.4)
- understand that leaf litter in mangrove estuary
decomposes to release nutrients vital to the growth of the
juvenile marine creatures living there (SC.G.1.2.4)
- understand that organisms both within and between
ecosystems are interconnected through examination of cypress
slough, mangrove estuary and ocean systems (SC.G.1.2.1)
- understand the impact individuals and group
organizations have had on the preservation of natural areas :
the cypress slough and Sanibel island (SS.D.1.2)
Codes in brackets indicate specific standard and/or benchmark
addressed by objective
Students will:
- learn the importance of recording data in a field
journal, with an emphasis on the value of each person’s
contribution to the total body of scientific observations and
the effort to compare and contrast their findings with those
of other students (SC.H.1.3.1,4,7)
- learn the importance of conducting water testing,
understand density, salinity, temperature, turbidity and pH
and how these are measured and interpret the results of their
data collection at multiple sites (SC.A.1.3.1)
- understand how Native Americans were able to
utilize Florida’s unique barrier island systems throughout
their history and discover how Sanibel Island has a unique
past that includes the Calusa Indians and many other groups
that have influenced and shaped its culture and natural
environment (SS.A.6.3)
- understand the concept of native and exotic
organisms through observation of , Brazilian pepper, Melaleuca
trees, water hyacinth, etc. noting that they have adaptations
specific to a certain geographic region and thinking about how
this might impact different natural systems (SC.G.1.3.2)
- understand the predictability and logistics
behind the KLOE system, with a focus on the Everglades as a
natural but interrupted ecosystem (SC.H.2.3.1)
- understand the significance of human actions,
including their own, in the protection of natural resources
such as water and its pollution and redirection in the
Everglades area (SC.D.2.3.2)
- identify and understand Sanibel’s marine
organisms, with a focus on gastropods and their structural
functions and how these relate to behavior
(SC.F.1.3.1,3,4,6,7)
- learn that human attempts to prevent beach
erosion to protect oceanfront properties are in conflict with
the natural processes that are constantly reshaping barrier
island systems (SC.D.1.3.1)
- understand that leaf litter in mangrove estuary
decomposes to release nutrients vital to the growth of the
juvenile marine creatures living there (SC.G.1.3.4)
- understand that organisms both within and between
ecosystems are interconnected through examination of cypress
slough, mangrove estuary and ocean systems (SC.G.1.3)
- learn that the importance of mangrove trees lies
in their adaptive ability to flourish in salt water systems
where competition is minimized (SC.G.1.3.2)
understand the impact individuals and group organizations
have had on the preservation of natural areas : the cypress
slough and Sanibel island (SS.D.1.3)
Codes in brackets indicate specific standard and/or benchmark
addressed by objective
Students will:
- learn the importance of recording data in a field
journal, with an emphasis on using their own powers of
scientific observation while working in a group
(SC.H.1.2.1-4)
- learn the importance of conducting water testing
using a variety of measuring tools, understand how to use
these tools and begin to interpret the results (SC.A.1.2.1)
- understand how events and personalities in
Florida’s history have made an impact on the springs/Orlando
area , from Native Americans to settlers (SS.A.6.2.2,3,6)
- understand some characteristics of flora and
fauna observed in the springs and flatwoods ecosystems and how
they are structurally and functionally similar and different
(SC.F.1.2.2,3,4)
- learn how a change in water levels can affect an
organism’s ability to reproduce and thrive in this ecosystem
(SC.G.2.2.3)
- understand the link between decreased water
levels in the springs and human consumption of fresh water
(SC.D.2.2.1)
- learn that organisms living in the fresh water
springs thrive there because of its unique qualities, which
include a constant temperature (SC.G.1.2.7)
- understand the force and predictability of the
underground water source that feeds the Springs and keeps them
at a constant temperature (SC.H.2.2.1)
- recognize that the Earth’s magnetic force
operates a compass and learn the basics of compass use,
navigating through a simple orienteering course in the pine
flatwoods (SC.C.2.2.1)
- understand what influences the water cycle in
South Florida and how this relates both to them and the bigger
picture (SC.D.1.2.2&3)
- learn the basic features of Karst topography- how
they are formed and how to recognize them (SC.D.1.2.4&5)
- learn the significance of and build a Native
American dream catcher (VA.C.1.2)
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