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PROJECTS
Paint a Hot Air Balloon Lantern
Burmese Python Hunt 

CUSTOM MATERIALS
None

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
In this unit, students will design balloon lanterns to symbolize the pivotal flight through the sky that helped Marjory Stoneman Douglas gain attention and get protection as well as a National Park designation for the Everglades. Next they will learn how Burmese pythons (an invasive species) are affecting the native animals living in the Everglades today with an outdoor “python egg” hunt activity.

WHAT'S INSIDE:
This download comes with a detailed lesson plan and a supply list to gather your materials. We recommend buying materials at least 5-7 days before your class and to plan about 3-4 hours of prep depending on the size of your class.


Standards Alignment

This activity supports the following Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core standards.

NGSS Standards

  • K-LS1-1
  • 2-LS4-1
  • 3-LS4-3
  • 3-LS4-4
  • 4-LS1-1
  • 5-LS2-1
  • 5-ESS3-1
  • K-2-ETS1-1
  • K-2-ETS1-2
  • 3-5-ETS1-1
  • 3-5-ETS1-2

Common Core Standards

  • K-LS1-1
  • 2-LS4-1
  • 3-LS4-3
  • 3-LS4-4
  • 4-LS1-1
  • 5-LS2-1
  • 5-ESS3-1
  • K-2-ETS1-1
  • K-2-ETS1-2
  • 3-5-ETS1-1
  • 3-5-ETS1-2