We believe sound environmental education is vital to the well being of our society, and that basic ecological principles are the foundation of environmental education.
To nurture a sense of stewardship for Central Florida’s unique natural heritage.
We are proud of the unique natural heritage of Central Florida and believe caring about it is a first step in beginning to care for it.
To demonstrate the value of scientific research in developing the foundation for environmental conservation.
Through research, we can reach a better understanding of how ecological principles function in scrub habitat.
Behavioral Objectives:
As a result of our unit of study, participating students would, ideally, be able to:
State the essential roles of and give examples of producers, consumers and decomposers in an ecosystem.
Construct food chains of natural ecosystems.
State examples of interdependence between members of natural ecosystems.
State examples of adaptations of plants and animals to their environment.
State ways that research expands our understanding of natural processes, and give examples of techniques used by scientists.
State reasons for protecting natural ecosystems from harm, and identify ways that young people can help.
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