The activities are as follows: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of pollutants that are found in many commonly used products. They are in clothing, non-stick pans, and even the linings of cans and other food containers. Because PFAS are used in so many everyday products, they make their way into the environment. Once
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Do you feel the urban heat?
The activities are as follows: Record-breaking temperatures climb higher every year, and Florida is no exception. In Florida, the impact of climate change is felt mostly during the hurricane season. Storms are becoming more violent and show up earlier in the season. These extreme temperatures and weather events affect living organisms of all types, including humans.
Trees and the city
The activities are as follows: We often imagine nature as being a place outside of cities. But within our cities, we are surrounded by nature – in fact, most human interactions with nature happen within urban areas. Picturing a tree, we might imagine it in a remote forest, yet many trees are planted by residents and local
Salty sediments? What bacteria have to say about chloride pollution
The activities are as follows: In snowy climates, salt is applied to roads to help keep them safe during the winter. Over time, salt – in the form of chloride – accumulates in snowbanks. Once temperatures begin to warm in the spring, the snow melts and carries chloride to freshwater lakes, streams, and rivers. This runoff can quickly increase the
Love that dirty water
The activities are as follows: Teacher Guide Student activity, Graph Type A, Level 4 Student activity, Graph Type B, Level 4 Student activity, Graph Type C, Level 4 PowerPoint of images Land Acknowledgement Grading Rubric Forests, wetlands, and other green spaces are natural filters for water; water is cleaned as it is used by plants and travels
Spiders under the influence
The activities are as follows: People use pharmaceutical drugs, personal care products, and other chemicals on a daily basis. For example, we take medicine when we are sick to feel better, and use perfumes and cologne to make ourselves smell good. After we use these chemicals, where do they go? Often, they get washed down our
City parks: wildlife islands in a sea of cement
The activities are as follows: Teacher Guide Student activity, Graph Type A, Level 3 Student activity, Graph Type B, Level 3 Student activity, Graph Type C, Level 3 PowerPoint of wildlife camera images Grading Rubric Digital Data Nugget on DataClassroom For most of our existence, humans have lived in rural, natural places. However, more and more
Deadly windows
The activities are as follows: Teacher Guide Student activity, Graph Type A, Level 2 Student activity, Graph Type B, Level 2 Student activity, Graph Type C, Level 2 Grading Rubric Glass makes for a great windowpane because you can see right through it. However, the fact that windows are see-through makes them very dangerous for birds.
Lizards, iguanas, and snakes! Oh my!
The activities are as follows: Teacher Guide Student activity, Graph Type A, Level 3 Student activity, Graph Type B, Level 3 Student activity, Graph Type C, Level 3 Grading Rubric Throughout history people have settled mainly along rivers and streams. Easy access to water provides resources to support many people living in one area. In the