Educational Program
ECOLOGY PROGRAM
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Students create, test, and visualize how various factors within the watershed can impact storm water runoff and flooding.
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Students explore the value of retention ponds and wetlands in flood management.
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Students construct their own levees and witness how stream flow is affected during times of high runoff.
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Students work as a team to find and test solutions to a variety of floodplain problems.
HISTORY PROGRAM
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The “Original Tribes of the Southeast” integrates students’ local culture and history with their current classroom curriculum and Sunshine State Standards
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True Native American Indians and educational personnel cultivate learning during their interactive presentations.
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Students will have an opportunity to engage in extensions by creating a project-based product associated with the presentation.
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Examine history of original tribes dating back 450 years to present day and investigate their relationship with one another
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Explore cultural contribution of tribes to the southeast region, particularly Florida
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Recognize similarities and differences in artifacts of various tribes
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Identify and analyze different economic systems, including trade among original tribes
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Utilize geographic tools to solve day to day problems among various tribes
MINING
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Students will receive an ID card with information on the treasures they discover
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Over 30 students at one time can sift in our 70ft mining slough
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Search for rare gems such as garnets, topaz, amethyst, emeralds and more
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Discover sharks teeth, crinoids, amber, shells and so much more
AIRBOAT TOUR
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Is your group seeking adventure and wanting to see the Central Florida Everglades in a new way? Our airboat tours offer a unique opportunity to see some of the world’s most incredible wildlife in their natural habitat.
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Captains are selected for their unrivaled safety skills and ability to encourage visitors to understand and respect the environment.
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We are dedicated to educating about Florida’s natural resources through interactive exhibits & live presentations.
LUNCH AND PAVILIONS
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Select from a box lunch, seated or buffet style meal or bring your own.
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We custom design an itinerary for every group to the size, age, educational level and budget.
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We have many affordable packages and something to suit everyone.
EXTRA FUN
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Sport equipment: Volleyballs, tetherballs, sack race bags, horse shoes etc…
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Science supplies: Binoculars, compasses, magnifying glasses, microscopes & slides, minnow nets
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Bike rentals: off road quad or singles
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Friendship circle and fire pit areas
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Photo Swamp Shack: making great memories of your experience with your group
