EarthEcho Expeditions Virtual Field Trip- Industry Nurturing Nature: Manatees & Power Plants

by EarthEcho International

Explore the fascinating connection between Florida manatees and power plants. Take a deep dive into the history of Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®, an educational attraction located in Riviera Beach, Fla., and the adjacent Florida Power & Light Company Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center. Learn about the role power plants play in this threatened species’ migratory habits and survival.

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About This Program

Cost

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Point to Point: $0.00
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FREE!

Expedition: Water by Design resources and programs are available for free on our website www.earthecho.org, thanks to our presenting sponsor the Northrop Grumman Foundation.

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

N/A

Primary Disciplines

Community Interests, Industrial Technology, Problem Solving, Sciences

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Please visit https://www.earthecho.org/expeditions/water-by-design

Booking Information

This program is only available on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM EASTERN.

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact EarthEcho International

Receive this program and 9 more for one low price when you purchase the CILC Virtual Expeditions package. Learn more

For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

EarthEcho virtual learning experiences are open to everyone. Each event will focus on specific science standards for middle and/or high school students, but will be enjoyable and informative for a wide range of audiences. We consider a Virtual Field Trip participant anyone who logs on to view the event. We’d love it if you could watch for the duration and ask questions, but it is not required.

About This Provider

EarthEcho International

Washington, D.C.
United States

EarthEcho collaborates with youth and educators around the world to provide knowledge and develop tools that drive meaningful environmental action to protect and restore our ocean planet. Reaching more than 2 million people in 146 countries, we support the next generation to become environmental leaders who will transform the future.

Get in touch @EarthEcho

Contact:
Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski
kasey@earthecho.org
202-350-3190

Program Details

Format

1. This program begins with a introduction to EarthEcho and our guest host.
2. We then discuss the importance of water.
3. Participants learn about solutions to water scarcity and alternative energy..
4. Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Objectives

The participant will:
- understand the importance of water;
- understand how their actions impact the environment, especially when involving water usage;
- suggest improvement methods to solve the problem of water scarcity and drought for my community and beyond.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

NGSS
ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems: Human activities have significantly altered the biosphere, sometimes damaging or destroying natural habitats and causing the extinction of other species. But changes to Earth’s environments can have different impacts (negative and positive) for different living things. (MS-ESS3-3)

ESS2-3.Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.

ESS2-2. Describe and graph the amounts of saltwater and freshwater in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth.

ESS3-1. Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.

MS-ESS3. Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment