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Everglades National Park
For Teachers

Everglades Education Program

Everglades National Park has been partnering with South Florida teachers since 1971. Local educators have a variety of opportunities to bring lessons from the Everglades to their students. On this site, teachers will find a variety of resources including classroom activities, guidance on scheduling field trips, details about workshop opportunities, information on inviting a ranger into the local community, and much more.

For more information see Our Program Brochure (PDF 0.3 MB)

 
News
 
Check Out the SEE! Blog For Teachers
Connect with our new blog Seasons in the Everglades Ecosystem. It features photos, updates, stories and more.
Plus, you can follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Flickr.
 
Tools for Educators
 
Click Here to Plan a Field Trip
Bring your class to the Everglades! Learn about our 4th-6th grade programs, special programs, and visits on your own.
 
Click Here to View Curriculum
A suite of activity guides are available for use in the classroom and free in-school teacher workshops can be scheduled.
 
Click Here to View Images
Looking for pictures of animals, plants, and habitats? View and download a variety of high quality images.
 
Click Here to View Video and Audio Presentations
Watch and download video and audio presentations to share with your class. We are producing new videos every month!
 
In the Media
 
Click Here to Watch Untold Stories: Everglades National Park's Education Program
WPBT2 recently filmed Untold Stories: Everglades National Park. The video features Everglades NP education staff and students from Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School.

Watch Untold Stories: Everglades National Park
 
Click Here to Watch Into the Wild
WPBT2's Into the Wild: An Everglades National Park Adventure follows the Roberts family from Homestead on a weekend camping trip in the Park.

Watch Into the Wild
 
Click Here to Learn More About America's Best Idea
Filmed over the course of more than six years, The National Parks: America's Best Idea, a new film by Ken Burns, is available from PBS. The accompanying website includes a section for educators.  

Learn More About America's Best Idea
Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
Everglades National Park hosts nearly 15,000 students every year on a variety of ranger-guided tours, e-field trips and special events. We look forward to seeing your class soon!

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Last Updated: November 17, 2009 at 10:14 EST