Resources

Books

  • Where the Forest Meets the Sea by Jeannie Baker
  • The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest by Lynne Cherry
  • Journeys Through Journaling, a Student Nature Journal, distributed by Acorn Naturalist
  • Kids Can Do It by Lynette Evans
  • Recycle Every Day by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace

Web Sites

EekoWorld, PBS Kids Go
Games and information about the environment

DragonflyTV, PBS Kids Go
Real kids doing real science
Links to episodes, activities, games, riddles and more

Backyard Jungle, PBS Kids Go
Science games, environmental education, and more for kids

The Acorn Naturalist
Resources for the Trail and Classroom

Great Exploration in Math and Science
GEMS publishes science and math curriculum, offers specialized workshops, and maintains an international support network

EPA - Kids, Students, High School and Teachers
Fact-sheets, interactive games, and more about EPA and the environment
Links for teachers and students

Supplemental Classroom Materials

Eeko Videos

Florida Crossroads - The Florida Channel at WFSU

  • Episode #1513 Florida's Gentle Giants - Manatees
  • Episode #1406 Talking Trash - Looking at the trash in Florida
  • Episode #1302 Losing Ground - Sinkholes
  • Episode #1305 The Outdoor Adventure - Wildlife in N. FL
  • Episode #1305 The Outdoor Adventure - Part II
  • Episode #1101 Damage Control - Natural disasters
  • Episode #1003 Nocturnal Navigators - Exploring bats
  • Episode #1019 Below the Surface - Wakulla Springs

Karst Productions

  • The Hidden Rivers of Florida - initially aired on PBS