Descriptions
SCIENCE CONTENT STRANDS
For May, the presentations are still organized in the “old” Sunshine State Standards.
Broad correlations to “new” standards:
Strand A: Body of Knowledge: The Nature of Science
Strand B: Body of Knowledge: Physical Science
Strand C: Body of Knowledge: Physical Science
Strand E: Body of Knowledge: Earth and Space Science
Strand G Body of Knowledge: Life Science
STRANDS A, B &C
A: The Nature of Matter
B: Energy
C: Force and Motion
Participants will explore these content strands through a variety of inquiry-based education activities and short group discussions. This workshop is facilitated by Dr. Larry Chew, from the Inquiry Institute in Winter Park. (http://www.inquiryinstitute.org/itetRegister.htm )
Elementary -
SRN: 05610428081220 May 7, 2008, Grades K-5: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Southern Oaks Middle
SRN: 05610428081300 May 21, 2008, Grades K-5: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Southern Oaks Middle
Middle School –
SRN: 05610428081238 May 14, 2008, Grades 6-8: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Southern Oaks Middle
SRN: 05610528081331 May 28, 2008, Grades 6-8: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Southern Oaks Middle
STRAND E
E: Earth and Space
Bring the study of space alive during the day through the resources provided in the workshop. Ms. Sue Hutchinson’s technology-rich presentation provides participants with a wide variety of web-based resources and hands-on, minds-on activities.
Elementary -
SRN: 05610428081217 May 6, 2008, Grades K-5: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Southern Oaks Middle
SRN: 05610428081229 May 12, 2008, Grades K-5: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Windmill Point Elementary
Middle School –
SRN: 05610428081235 May 13, 2008, Grades 6-8: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Southern Oaks Middle
STRAND G
G: How Living Things Interact with their Environment
Dr. Anthon (Tony) Beonde provides a quick overview of Strand G, and then allows participants to select the areas for a more concentrated study of this vast topic.
Elementary -
SRN: 05610328081210 May 5, 2008, Grades K-5: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Southern Oaks Middle
SRN: 05610428081226 May 8, 2008, Grades K-5: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Southern Oaks Middle
SRN: 05610428081258 May 20, 2008, Grades K-5: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Southern Oaks Middle
Middle School –
SRN: 05610428081233 May 12, 2008, Grades 6-8: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Southern Oaks Middle
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NATURE SPEAK SERIES
SEA TURTLES AND THE STATE OF THE OCEANS:Featuring Dr. Kirt Rusenko
Lead Sea turtle scientist from Gumbo Limbo Nature Center will be providing a workshop in the state of the ocean and its effects on sea turtles. This workshop includes the life history of these reptiles, point source pollution, and current state of our coastal and marine systems. You will also get a chance to meet a live sea turtle.
Elementary and Middle School -
SRN: 05610428081240 May 15, 2008, Grades K-8: 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm – Southern Oaks Middle
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EXPLORING FLORIDA’S AQUIFERS: Learn about St. Lucie County’s main source of public fresh water: an aquifer. Most of Florida is built on one of two types of aquifers. Some have been contaminated by salt water, and others have been abused for years by illegal dumping. Ms. Sue Hutchinson shares the information she has recently collected on one of our most essential natural resources.
Elementary -
SRN: 05610428081158 May 19, 2008, Grades K-5: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Southern Oaks Middle
Middle School –
SRN: 05610428081303 May 22, 2008, Grades 6-8: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Southern Oaks Middle
INVASIVES: FEATURING KEN GOELIE, UF/IFAS EXTENSION NATURAL RESOURCE ADVISOR
The State of Florida spends an estimated $120,000,000 annually to manage invasive plants. Often times these invasives can not be adequately managed utilizing traditional mechanical, chemical and cultural practices. Biological control is another proven, yet under utilized, strategy that can be used to manage invasive plants. Unfortunately, there is a lack of understanding of the role of biological control as an effective tool in our efforts to control invasive plants.
An Extension program and web portal entitled "TAME Invasives: A Solution for Your Life" has been made available. This portal is available at http://pesticide.ifas.ufl.edu and features research-based information, multimedia products and online coursework that focuses on the management of four high priority invasive pest plants in South Florida including Old World Climbing Fern (Lygodium microphyllum), Tropical Soda Apple (Solanum viarum Dunal), Brazilian Pepper-tree (Schinus terebinthifolius), and Melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia). A University of Florida / IFAS Extension program has been developed to teach course participants how to 1) manage these high priority invasive plants; 2) use herbicides in the most effective manner that is safe for people and the environment; and 3) understand the role of biological control as an essential Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tool for the management of these invasive plant species. The purpose of this teacher workshop is to inform participants about the University of Florida’s research and extension biological control programs for four high-priority South Florida invasive plant species and how the TAME Invasives web portal is being utilized.
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Elementary and Middle School -
SRN: 05610502080900 May 20, 2008, Grades K-8: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: We will be meeting at the Hurricane House at 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce. A map is available online at http://stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu
Fort Pierce, FL34945, (772) 468-3922
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COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS: Beach Combing
Come take a nice stroll along the beach. Join Sabeena Beg a Coastal/Marine Biologist as she explains these coastal habitats and their inhabitants. Learn how to identify the flotsam and jetsam washed up on shore and take home a treasure of your own.
Elementary and Middle School -
SRN: 05610428081311 May 28, 2008, Grades K-8: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: KimberlyBengalisPark, SouthHutchinsonIsland, A1A (location subject to change due to weather and tides)
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NATIVE BUTTERFLY GARDENING: Learn about these painted beauties and the flora that provide the canvas of their survival. Naturalist Robin Chappell will show how to create your own butterfly garden, what plants to use, and their life cycle.
Elementary and Middle School -
SRN:05610502080920 May 29, 2008, Grades K-8; 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Mariposa Elementary