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Lesson Plan February 01 2017

Lesson plan: Invent your own device to battle invasive species

Stunning fish who were once kept as pets are destroying Florida’s coral reef ecosystem. In this PBS NewsHour lesson plan, students will learn how scientists are using a new invention, a lionfish zapping robot, to combat this harmful invasive species. They will then create their own invention to ward off invasive species in their community or region.
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Daily Video April 06 2016

A new underwater vista requires art lovers to take a dive
Visitors must don scuba gear in order to explore a new art gallery located 90 feet below the surface. The exhibit is made up of 12 photo illustrations mounted on the sunken remains of a WWII-era ship in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
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Daily Video September 14 2015

‘Girls Court’ provides alternatives to prison for delinquent girls
A court experiment in Florida attempts to help delinquent girls by promoting rehabilitation rather than incarceration.
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Daily Video September 29 2014

Wave of undocumented students challenges schools
The increased number of unaccompanied minors entering the U.S. has challenged school systems by swelling enrollment numbers.
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