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Other Interesting Web Sites

Water-Related Web Sites:

  • The Fragile Fringe - A guide for teaching about coastal wetlands, prepared by biologists at the USGS. Using this material, a comprehensive study of coastal wetlands can be developed by the teacher on the basis of individual needs.

  • Educating Young People About Water - A University of Wisconsin site designed to help teachers and administrators develop youth water education programs. Includes a multitude of resources available from numerous sources, organized by age/grade of the student.

    South Florida Ecosystem:

  • South Florida Virtual Tour - At this USGS web site, visit more than 16 natural and developed areas in South Florida, and learn about them through beautiful images (including panoramas and IMAX views) and informative text. Link to a special Kid's Page from this site.

    Other Web Sites:

  • Map of Radon Zones in Florida
    • - Developed by the USGS and the U.S.EPA, this maps shows, by county, the average short-term radon measurement that can be expected to be measured in a building.

  • Satellite Image Gallery
    • - A special collection of images that record events of historic significance, beautiful sights or images that stir the imagination.

  • National Atlas for Amphibian Distributions
    • - Find the dwelling places of approximately 280 species of frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts across the U.S.

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