swim in an ancient solution pit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCx8oFETyDQ - pageBottom

Anhinga – the snake bird

Everglades Flora and Fauna

sawgrass prairiegallinule

egret

cypress standEgret in Cypress Swamp

Over the next 6 weeks, you will

read The Everglades, The

Missing ‘Gator of Gumbo Limbo,

poems, and non-fiction articles

about the Everglades.

• History of the Everglades – geological, early inhabitants, Seminole Indians

• Everglades Ecosystem – Flora, Fauna, keystone species

• Homelessness – its causes, enduring understandings, alternatives

• Dangers to the Everglades: Pollution, Invasive Species, Habitat Destruction, Endangered Species

• Restoration of the Everglades-plans & progress

• Everglades Eco-Travel Brochure OR Powerpoint Presentation on– History of the Everglades – geological, early inhabitants,

Seminole Indians– Everglades Ecosystem – Flora, Fauna, keystone species– Dangers to the Everglades: Pollution, Invasive Species, Habitat

Destruction, Endangered Species– Restoration of the Everglades – Homelessness – its causes, understanding, alternatives

• Persuasive PSA to save the Everglades• Informative PSA on homelessness• Plan and Implement Videoconference with Everglades Middle

School• Plan and implement fundraiser for student trip to Everglades

Culminating Project Grading Rubrics

Calendar - Week 1:•

– Everglades – Shared Read Aloud. Read Alone - Notetaking p. 89 – Graphic Organizers:

– Word Web – Everglades- http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/wheel_eng.pdf– Category Chart

– AssessmentSequence history of Everglades – Chronology Graphic OrganizerLiterary Language – Double Entry Journal: http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/tdentry.htm language = tone of story. Students find phrases that create atmosphere

– Missing ‘Gator , Forward – Chapters 3 (45 pp) –independent/group reading– Assessment

– Interpretation-literary techniques – tension, mystery, visual language. Double Entry Journal– Vocabulary Game– Technology - Googledoc – collect images of Everglades, maintain bibliography– Assessments: Explanation – Nature-Friend and Foe/Man Wrestles Nature. Use “Don’t You

Agree?” chart to explain why alligators are our friend and foe.– Interpretation – What does the destruction of the Everglades say about how man values nature.– Journal - Speculation about Effects Journal (

http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/tspec.htm)– Journal - Reflective Journal - http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/treflect.htm– Multiple Choice – 2 reading selections, 10 questions; Index Card Summaries-?s UbD WBp234

Week 2• Week 2:

– Review Chapter 1-3, Eco-Facts, Sociological Issues, Aesthetics– Missing ‘Gator, Chapters 4-6 (42 pp)– iSearch paper– Homelessness Discussion – Research – One Minute Essay, Misconception

Check – p. 234 UbD workbook– Poem, “Some Rivers” by Frank Asch– “Everglades,” a short history by Julie Greiner. Notetaking- p. 91 – Column –

Dialectical Journals– Assessments:

– Progressive Vocabulary Test – chapter 1 – 6– Progressive Test – Identifying Literary Techniques– Empathy – Write a diary entry. Imagine how it might feel to have to leave

your home because your safety was endangered. Use examples from book.

Week 3

• Week 3: – Chapters 7-9 Missing ‘Gator (50 pp)– Biome, A Journey into a Wetland, Notetaking p. 86 – Interactive

Bookmark– The Everglades, River of Grass by Marjorie, pp. 9-14– Assessments: Application: Multiple Choice 3 reading selections, 20

questions; Word/Concept Map – Index Card Summaries-?s UbD WBp234

– Perspective: Role Playing Condo Owners/Woods-Alligators; Role Play Social Worker/Liza K on living in woods

Weeks 4-5• Weeks –4 - 5. Research

Journaling – Learning Log, Notetaking-Notemaking: http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/tlearnlog.htm

• Creation of Bibliography – Works Cited• Research Paper – 400 words• Assessments:

• Perspective – Debate • Disneyworld Visitor vs. the Everglades Supporter ; Sugar Farmer vs.

Environmentalist; • Interpretation – 400 word research paper on homelessness, Everglades Restoration• Self-knowledge: Meta-cognitive journal: Synthesis Journal:

http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/tsynth.htm. 3 columns: What I Did, What I learned, How I Can Use it.

Week 6• Week 6 – Presentations: Brochure, PowerPoint, PSA,

Fundraiser • Journal for Fundraiser:

http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/tsynth.htm, Synthesis Journal −Assessments:

− Application – PSA Advocate for Everglades Restoration, PSA Homeless

− Explanation – Brochure/Powerpoint informs on Everglades

See and learn more about the Everglades• Track Star - Created Track #383386, 'Everglades:

http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/mts/listTracksPage.do?listControl=clear

• Kartoo - http://www.kartoo.com/ Type in key words• http://surfaquarium.com/MI/intelligences.htm• http://www.searchme.com/#/&vs=&q=Everglades• http://www.searchme.com/#/&vs=&q=reasons%20for%20homelessness - HOMELESS

NESS• http://www.nationalgeographic.com/wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/nt/nt0904.html This

site was created for kids. "Wildlife Eco-Region Profile" from National Geographic.• http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/environment/going-green-environm

ent/conservation-in-action/everglades.html . Video about restoring the Everglades

• http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/enlarge/american-alligator_image.html . Site to hear an American Alligator, Watch - Video: Gator Water Dance

• http://www.nps.gov/ever/presskit/index.htm• http://glades.sfwmd.gov/empact/home/index.shtml The Living Everglades. A

website designed to provide citizens, scientists, teachers, and students access to a vast amount of information and data about the Florida Everglades.

• Environmental Kid's Club: URL:http://ww.epa.gov/kids/ - A good site for younger students or second language learners. Uses graphic organizers. 

• http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/index.html - A site dedicated to education and information about toxins, pollution and programs. 

• http://www.dep.state.fl.us/ - This site contains links and articles about Florida's environmental concerns.  

• http://www.theevergladesstory.org/animation/ - This site has good animations, 2-4 minute video clips,  

• URL:http://www.nps.gov/ever/eco/wdstrok.htm• Comments: An excellent site with a wealth of information about wading birds in

the Everglade. The site contains links to further resources and research.

Sources• Alligator (Title Slide). National Geographic.

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/photos/alligators-and-crocodiles/american-crocodile-emerging-water_image.html.

• American Alligator Basking on a Riverbank. National Geographic. .Retrieved 9/2/08. [http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/enlarge/american-alligator_image.html].

• “Join us for dinner.” National Geographic. Retrieved 9/2/08. [http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/enlarge/nile-croc-teeth_image.html].

• Alligatoridae. Словари и энциклопедии на Академике Мобильная версияДобавить поиск в браузерЭкспорт словарей на свой сайт. Retrieved 9/2/08. [http://dic.academic.ru/dic.nsf/enwiki/455]

Vocabulary & Multiple Perspectives:Multiple Perspectives

Vocabulary Scientific/Eco-Facts

Sociological/Human Factors

Aesthetics Literary Techniques

Cpver /Back Cover

Eco-mysterylushEcosystemSpeciesAmidstParadiseMajesticInvaluablevanished

Gumbo Limbo HammockEvergladesBalanced Eco-systemAlligator-protector environment

State officialState lawsHuman fears

Creation of sense of mystery Use of Imperatives:He must be killed.She must find DajunUse of word must provides sense of urgency.

“Her search will lead her into the heart of…”

Vocabulary & Multiple Perspectives

Multiple Perspectives

Vocabulary Scientific/Eco-Facts/Vocabulary

Sociological/Human Factors

Aesthetics Literary Techniques

Inside Blurb

SurveyDense

WillowsGrass prairieFlagsBanyan tree

Govt Official/hunter vs alligator and woods people

Visualization – Travis secreting himself – spying for DajunTension – Liza K. secretly spying on TravisTensions: hunter vs alligatorWoods people vs. govt official

Forward strandSpeciesExtinctioninterconnectedEcosystemEndangeredwildernessRecyclingpollution

Endangered speciesLife interconnectedPrairie ecosystemOld growth forest

Man’s effect on natureMan’s responsibility - stewardship

Weave the web of lifeWe are a strand in the webWe harm the web/we put a hole in it

Vocabulary & Multiple PerspectivesMultiple Perspectives

General Vocabulary

Scientific/Eco-Facts/Vocabulary

Sociological/Human Factors

Aesthetics Literary Techniques

Chapter 1 ReedyKeenWaterscapeLandscapeBaskCondosGroveDisgruntledcagily

Trade windsArmadillo-bony armorPinelandsAlligator foodCocoplumsPickerel weekBirds of hammock:coots, gallinules, egrets, anhingas, heronsAlligator shapes environment-makes beach, cleans lakeCamouflageCloses nose when dives

Pest ControlDept.Hunting curtailedCondos encroached on evergladesHomeless in woodsTravis’ view of girls

Sun-spangled dayPoint of view – first personTrade winds chimedSun-beaten faceLike an armadillo-simileWinking surface of waterSwampland royalty