Introduction
Hello, Explorers! 🐊🌱
The Everglades is a special place in Florida where many animals and plants live. Have you seen an alligator, a panther, or a big bird before? The Everglades is their home!
Guiding Questions:
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What animals and plants live in the Everglades?
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Why is the Everglades an important place in Florida?
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How can people help protect the Everglades?
Florida Standards (Kindergarten):
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SS.K.G.3.1: Identify natural features of places in Florida (e.g., rivers, lakes).
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SC.K.L.14.3: Observe plants and animals and describe how they are alike and different.
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ELA.K12.EE.1.1: Cite evidence to explain what you learn.
Bloom’s Taxonomy (Kindergarten level):
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Remember: Name animals and plants.
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Understand: Talk about where they live.
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Apply: Draw and share what you learned.
Task
You will work in small groups to create a class poster called “The Everglades is Our Home!”
On the poster, you will:
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Show at least 3 animals that live in the Everglades.
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Show at least 2 plants that live there.
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Add a sentence about how we can help protect the Everglades.
Then, each group will share their poster with the class.
Process
Process
Step 1: Group Work
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Groups of 3–4 students.
Step 2: Explore the Everglades
Watch these videos and read the article with your group:
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Wild Kratts 🌿🐊 Explore the Everglades! | Kids Videos:
https://youtu.be/p7y5cWZjWcg?si=PqUormILZJnTt8mf -
What are the Everglades?:
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What You Can Do to Protect the Florida Everglades Ecosystem: https://www.evergladesholidaypark.com/blog/protecting-the-everglades/
Step 3: Create the Poster
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Each student picks one role:
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Animal Finder 🐊 – chooses animals for the poster.
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Plant Finder 🌱 – chooses plants for the poster.
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Artist 🎨 – helps draw and color.
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Writer ✏️ – helps write one sentence about protecting the Everglades.
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Step 4: Share Your Poster
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Each group presents their poster to the class.
Evaluation
Your poster will be checked using this chart:
| What We Look For | Wow! 🌟 | Almost There 🙂 | Needs Help 😕 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animals | 3 or more animals shown | 2 animals shown | 1 or none |
| Plants | 2 or more plants shown | 1 plant shown | None shown |
| Teamwork | Everyone worked together | Most worked together | Only 1–2 worked |
| Sharing | Group explained clearly | Group explained a little | Hard to understand |
Conclusion
Great job, Everglades Explorers! 🐢🌿
You learned about the special animals and plants in the Everglades and why it’s important to take care of them.
Play & Learn — Everglades EcoQuest
Let’s go on a digital adventure! Explore habitats, meet friendly animals, and earn badges while learning how the Everglades needs our help.
👉 evergladesecoquest.org