Species Lists
Facilitate your beach exploration with these curriculum resources! These species lists provide information regarding marine life commonly spotted at three different South Florida locations: Mizell-Johnson State Park in Dania Beach, Ocean Inlet Park in Boynton Beach and Dubois Park in Jupiter. Compiled information reflects knowledge gained over hundreds of hours at each of these sites and includes interesting facts as well as the best time and location to spot each species.
Each set includes nine (9) different species lists that cover various ecosystems present at each location. Each of the nine (9) species lists includes five (5) to nine (9) different plant, animal or algae species. Content is presented from a neutral perspective. Available in digital (pdf) format.
These species lists reflect information reviewed in the Adventure Learning Series for students 5-12 years of age.
Target Age Group: Elementary/Middle School
Cost: $30 per set
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Florida’s Marine Life Curriculum Workbooks
Looking for a deeper exploration of Florida’s marine life? Then these workbooks are for you! There are two different versions of this workbook available that each offer in-depth lessons on eight (8) different groups of animals commonly found in Florida’s coastal waters. Topics covered include:
Volume 1: cephalopods (octopuses, squid, cuttlefish & nautiluses), echinoderms (sea stars, sea urchins, sand dollars, etc.), jellies, manatees, marine birds, sea slugs, sea turtles and whales.
Volume 2: bony fishes, corals, crustaceans, dolphins, gastropods (snails) & bivalves (clams) rays, sharks and sponges
Each comprehensive lesson includes detailed information about the topic, illustrative graphics, vocabulary terms, test your knowledge questions, worksheets and ideas for at-home activities. Both biblically-based and secular versions are available. As an added bonus and resource for auditory learners, recordings are available of Ms. Christa reading each biblically-based lesson via Saltwater Studies’ free podcast. For those who prefer the secular version, you can pause the recording before she begins the devotional at the end of each lesson.
Target Age Group: Elementary/Middle School
Cost: $55
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Lessons
Saltwater Studies lessons can be used as supplements to our activities and field trips and included in your home-based science lessons. Eighteen (18) different topics are currently available! Each lesson focuses on a different topic relating to the marine environment including features such as biological details, fun facts, identification tips, and examples of local South Florida species. An insert discussing how we can see the character of God in Creation is an optional addition for those who would like a biblically-based presentation. All lessons are available in PDF format, convenient for you to download!
Cost: $5 per lesson
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Sea Shell Identification Key
Learn how to identify common Florida sea shells with this handy identification key! Identification Key includes pictures, names and maximum sizes of 50 different species of Florida sea shells. Available in both hard copy and digital (pdf) format.
Cost: $5.00 - 10.00 depending on format
HOW TO ORDER
To order your curriculum, visit the Saltwater Studies eStore. You will be able to select either biblically-based or secular versions as available.
RETURN POLICY
All curriculum and merchandise sales are final. No returns or exchanges are accepted.