Summary
Students will explore ideas and interconnections within the Everglades ecosystem as it relates to nature, economy, wellbeing, and society. Students will apply and understand systems thinking concepts in their Everglades place-based learning lesson plans.
Impact on Learning
Students were already familiar with the importance and value of the Everglades ecosystem (drinking water supply, wetlands, animals and plants, tourism, recreation, and economic impact, etc.). During the Sustainability Compass activity, it was amazing to see the connections the students were making. For many, you could tell it was the first time they had made a connection between two or more ideas. The students were excited to share their ideas and connections and many of them shared that they had a new perspective on the Everglades ecosystem and why it is so important to protect.
Highlights
Examples of work
Everglades Foundation’s lesson resources
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