Student Activities

"Where Have You Gone?" Environment: 4-6 Grade

Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Science
State Standards:
NATIONAL/STATE STANDARDS:
Next Generation  FLORIDA SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS
SC.5.L.15
SC.4.L.17
SC.6.L.14

Students will be able to: a) discuss some of the problems that wild animals and plants face from humans, b) list examples of how personal feelings and beliefs can affect situations involving wild organisms, and c) make decisions about a value-related plant/animal issue.

South Florida's national parks are home to sixteen endangered animal species, as well as numerous other species listed as threatened. The National Park Service works to prevent the extinction of these animals by preserving their habitat. Rangers try to learn more about these creatures through scientific study. Humans are the major cause of habitat destruction to the Everglades/South Florida environment. Students need to become aware of our influence on this unique environment. For more information on endangered species, see the "Natural History" section.

Additional Resources

https://www.nps.gov/ever/forteachers/4-6-activity-guide.htm
https://www.nps.gov/ever/naturescience/techecklist.htm
 
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/southflorida/everglades/endangeredglades.html
  

Vocabulary

Endangered, threatened, population, extinction

Materials

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Last updated: March 8, 2019