Orange County Water Atlas


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MIDDLE SCHOOL: Social Studies

Key:
  • Lesson provides practice for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).
  • Lesson uses inquiry-based instruction.
  • Lesson contains climate change content.

Contour Mapping Inquiry-based Learning Climate Change Content

Students learn about topography and bathymetry by studying and making maps.

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Fun With Flow Inquiry-based Learning Climate Change Content

Students learn dimensional analysis while exploring the flow of history on the Wekiva River.

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Location Location Location Inquiry-based Learning Climate Change Content

Students learn about latitude, longitude, and the potential effects of climate change.

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Macroinvertebrates Inquiry-based Learning Climate Change Content

Students learn how "bugs" can help us judge the health of our lakes and streams.

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Mapping Old & New Inquiry-based Learning Climate Change Content

Students learn about mapping methods and map scales.

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A Tale of Two Rivers Inquiry-based Learning Climate Change Content

Students compare two streams and consider the implications of climate change and development.

Using the Watershed Excursion Tool Inquiry-based Learning

Students learn to use the Watershed Excursion Tool, develop a Watershed "Point of Interest."

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Watersheds FCAT Practice Inquiry-based Learning

Students will use the Water Atlas to learn about their own watershed.

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