Lesson Plan

"The Everglades are on Fuego"  Habitat Video: Pine Rocklands

Aerial view of trees and grasses and smoke and fire
Grade Level:
Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Subject:
Science
Lesson Duration:
60 Minutes
State Standards:
Next Generation FL Sunshine State Standards
SC.D2.2,
S.GC.G.1.2.
SC.G2.2,SS.B.2.2

Essential Question

What are the four different ecosystems in the Everglades?

Objective

The students will be able to distinguish the difference between the four different Everglades ecosystems listed in the key vocabulary- Pine Rocklands, Sawgrass Prairies, Coastal Prairies, Hardwood Hammocks. The students will be able to describe the importance of fire and lightning to the Everglades.

Background

Fire plays an important role in maintaining a healthy balance in many of the Everglades ecosystems. Lightning is a key factor in starting fires in the Everglades.

Preparation

Incorporate the Everglades into your lesson planning. In partnership with teachers, we are proud to offer multidisciplinary, curriculum-based activities that bring relevant lessons from the field into the classroom. These materials can be used as pre-site lessons for any in-park field trip. Please click here to view a list of Everglades Curriculum Materials.

 

Procedure

Watch the "Pine Rocklands" episode

https://www.nps.gov/ever/photosmultimedia/mountainsandvalleys.htm


To request hard copies or digital copies of the following activity guides, please email the Everglades Education Department or call (305) 242-7753.

 

Vocabulary

pine rockland, prairies, coastal prairies, hardwood hammock, subtropical, sawgrass,
 

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Last updated: March 7, 2019