2. The Everglades is a slow-moving river full of sawgrass that is how many miles wide?

45

50

25

3. What is the nickname for the Everglades?

4. The river of grass begins at what lake?

5. Lake Okeechobee covers how many square miles and on average how deep is the lake?

square miles  feet

6. What is a habitat?

7. List four animals are found in the Pinelands habitat.

        #1.

        #2.

        #3.

        #4. 

8. Manatees are related to what mammal?

whales

dolphins

elephants

9. How does an Anhinga catch its prey?

10. Choose one animal to research.

       * My animal is.

        * My animal lives in the habitat.

        * Describe your animal.

        * One thing that I learned about my animal is

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Use the answer for question # 2 and change it from miles to feet. About how many yards would that be?

Use the answer for question #5 and change it from feet to inches. About how many yards would that be?

Check with your teacher for the correct answers.

Information Skills - Grade Level: 5

1. The learner will explore sources amd formats for reading, listening, and viewing purposes.

2. The learner will identify and use criteria for excellence to evaluate information and formats.

4. The learner will explore and use research processes to meet information needs.

5. The learner will communicate reading, listening, and viewing experiences.

Computer Technology Skills-1998 Grade Level(s): 5

1 The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.

2 The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.

3 The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.

English Language Arts Skills- Grade Level: 5

2. The learner will develop and apply strategies and skill to comprehend text that is read, heard and viewed.

3. The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, media, and technology.

Mathematics - Grade Level:  5

1.2   Estimate products; multiply any whole number by a 2- or 3-digit factor.

2.9   Use an organized approach, appropriate strategies, and technology as needed to solve multi-step
      problems involving geometry, spatial visualization, and measurement (length, weight, time, capacity,
      temperature, perimeter, area, volume.)

Science - Grade Level: 5

1. The learner will build an understanding of the interdependence of plants and animals.

Social Studies - Grade Level: 5

4. The learner will assess the significance of physical and cultural characteristics of regions within the Western Hemsisphere.