ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008
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In celebration of Earth Day and National Park Week, the EFT team will be traveling to Everglades National Park in Florida for a special live Electronic Field Trip. This broadcast will look at native vs. invasive species, plant health and habitat restoration, and stewardship of our national parks. Students will also be challenged to “turn over a new leaf” and make a difference in their own communities.
Earth Day is especially significant in the Everglades, where exotic (introduced, not native) species threaten to displace native plants and animals. Other effects of human interaction, such as pollution, will also be discussed. The message will not be negative, however. Students will be encouraged to think about positive ways that they can affect the environment, including planting native plant species, as they are doing in the Everglades. Kids will receive lots of great ideas for taking care of the earth, no matter where they live.
More Info about EFTs
Electronic Field Trips have a website for teachers with fun and educational content for your students. You can visit the "Turn Over A New Leaf" web site at http://www.bsu.edu/eft/earthday08/
First published on Apr 14, 2008. Content last updated on May 16, 2008.
