Florida Keys

Day 1 - Objective: Today I will be able to describe what a marine sanctuary is and the importance of coral reefs.

Do Now

Go to Google Earth

• Click on Start Button
• All Programs
• Google Earth Pro
• Click on "Get Directions"
• Type your home address in A
• Type "Key West, Florida" in B

1. How many miles from your home is Key West? (use the school address if you can't remember! 338 Blanco Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951)

2. Explore the Keys by using "Sightseeing Tour".

3. List three things that you notice about the Florida Keys. (Think about the different geographic features/think about the houses)

One thing I noticed is ...

1. ________________________________________________________________

2.________________________________________________________________

3.________________________________________________________________

Lesson

Click here to go to The Florida Keys National Sanctuary

Directions: Read “About Your Sanctuary” then answer the following questions:

1. Define “marine sanctuary” in your own words.

A marine sanctuary is ________________________________________

2. What can people do if they visit the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary?

If people visit the Florida Marine Sanctuary they can _________________________________

3. Choose one activity that you would like to do and explain why you chose this activity? Draw a picture of this activity below the lines

One activity that I would do if I visited the Florida Marine Sanctuary is _______________________

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Directions: Read “Explore the Sanctuary” and answer the following questions:

1. Why are the coral reefs special or important?

2. What is harming the Mangroves and Seagrass?

3. What wildlife lives in the Florida Keys Sanctuary?

Closing Activity

Click on the link below to post your response. Click anywhere on the page to get a text box.

Define "marine sanctuary". Include your name in the post.

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