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    Everglades

    National Park Florida

Royal Palm Day Program

Grades: 5th & 6th

Prerequisites: Royal Palm Day Program Workshop

Maximum Group Size: 59 students plus teachers and chaperones
(1 adult per 10 students, not to exceed 65 total)

 

Royal Palm registration for the 2012-2013 school year has concluded.

If you want a non-curriculum based ranger-led program, a "Special Request program" is an option. Click here for Special Request program information.

 
Students touching periphyton algae
Students on the Royal Palm Day Program investigate periphyton algae.
NPS photo.
 
At Royal Palm...
Rangers lead students and teachers on exploratory walks through four different habitats: the freshwater slough, sawgrass prairie, pine rocklands, and tropical hardwood hammock. Students have the opportunity to observe alligators, birds, turtles, and fish in their natural habitats.

Students are encouraged to compare the many similarities and differences between the habitats. Rangers challenge students to think about their own connections to this unique place.
 
Front cover of Royal Palm teachers guide showing ranger and students.

Royal Palm Day Program Teacher's Guide.

A brand new publication! This guide will assist teachers with pre-site activities, and has all the information a teacher needs for providing the best field-trip and learning experience. This guide has active hotlinks to other relevent sites.

Royal Palm teacher's guide - small PDF (1.62 mb)
Royal Palm teacher's guide - large PDF (20.1 mb)

 
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Watch an 8-minute video showing fifth grade students on a typical ranger-led curriculum-based field trip to Royal Palm.

Did You Know?

Aerial view of Everglades Coastline

Everglades National Park ranges from sea level to 20 feet above sea level on an Indian-made shell mound located on the Gulf Coast portion of the Park.