Florida's Everglades come alive for young environmental scientists as they watch a video taken in the park and read a poem about the watery paradise. After a careful study of the two resources, class members consider the function of the different types of language used in the two resources.

Concepts

the everglades, conservation, environmental stewardship, alligators, crocodiles, author's purpose, poetry, poetry analysis

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups investigate current threats to the Everglades
• If any class members have visited the Everglades, invite them to share their impression of and experiences in the park
• Create an Everglades-themed wall and post pictures of some of the plants and animals found there

Classroom Considerations

• The focus of the lesson is on how the language used in the poem and the video are different

Pros

• The step-by-step plan is richly detailed

Cons

• None