Grassy Waters

ACWA

Aquatic Connections and Watershed Awareness

1^st Grade Offerings
Eye on the Everglades
Students make connections between different types of Everglades habitats and the types of organisms that live in each. 

North Side Only (8537 Northlake Blvd)

Wee Water Ones
Students look closely at some aquatic Everglades animals and identify adaptations that help these animals live in a wetland environment. Students discuss the life cycles of the aquatic animals, and attempt to match the juveniles to their adult counterparts. Students try their hand at catching some of the critters they have been discussing. Bring a change of shoes and clothes. Students will get wet and muddy! Closed toe shoes required.

Florida Sunshine State Standards
Grade Level Expectations:
SC.F.1.1.3 The student knows ways organisms change as they grow and mature. The student knows that living things grow and change in different ways and in different lengths of time.
SC.F.1.1.4 The student knows that plants and animals have adaptations that help them survive in their environment (camouflage, teeth, spines).
SC.F.2.1.2 The student knows plants and animals that live in a particular habitat. The student knows the characteristics of the climate in different habitats. The student knows some ways in which animals and plants are adapted to living in different environments.
SC.G.1.1.3 The student knows some characteristics of different environments and some plants and animals found there.
SC.G.2.1.2 The student understands that there are limited resources available for all living things to use.
SC.G.2.1.1 The student knows selected resources used by people for water, food, and shelter are limited and necessary for their survival.

Reservations are required a minimum of one month in advance.
Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact Sam Dorfman, ACWA Program Coordinator at (561) 804-4985.