VIDEO: Prescribed Fire in Florida — What is it & why is it important?
In the U.S., Florida is one of the states that performs the most prescribed burns.
Is there life on Mars? High school students explore this possibility with scientist Dr. Amy Williams
In a virtual visit coordinated by Scientist in Every Florida School, Dr. Amy Williams led a classroom of Gainesville High School students in a discussion about the characteristics of life
FGCU Paleoclimatologist Shares Her Journey and Findings with K-12 Students Via Livestream
SEFS has expanded virtual scientist visits to schools throughout Florida as a result of the pandemic and is collaborating with partners from across the state like FGCU to create educational, fun and efficient virtual learning opportunities for K-12 students.
Ant-y Adventures with Alachua and Palm Beach County Students
Have you seen this ant? If so, the Lucky lab wants to know!
4th Graders Learn Observation and Inference using Fossil Mammals as an Example
Sean used anecdotes and specimens from his field work in Nebraska to discuss the differences between observation and inference.
8th Grade Experiments with LED Plant Growth Chambers
To build stronger connections between classroom discussion and real world research, Drake and Samantha brought in miniature multicolored LED plant growth chambers for the students to run their own experiments.
Biology Students Create Traps as Part of Community Science Project
As an added surprise while placing the traps around the campus, Hailey Dansby was able to share her find with the group: a praying mantis!
Students Learn About the Importance of Ants
On Tuesday, September 24th, Susan Shrum’s 6th grade class was visited by ant scientist, Jacob Hornfeldt.
Alachua County’s Lincoln Middle School Explores the Ever-Changing Nature of Science
If students perceive science as always being right, then what incentive do they have to pursue it?