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Endangered Animals and the Fur Trade
This unit will provide information concerning the hunting and trapping of animals and how this has led to extinction and endangerment of some species. Alternatives to the use of animals for fur will also be explored.
Whales and Our World
The activities in this unit will provide students with a basic understanding of the problems surrounding the exploitation of the environment, the causes and consequences of extinction, the remedial measures now underway to protect endangered species...
A Trip to the Zoo
Zoological Gardens and Parks have long been popular destinations for school field trips. These visits, and the weeks prior to such an outing, can be fully utilized for their educational potential, with teacher pre-planning. The purpose of this unit...
Florida Center's Day at the University: Birds as Indicators - The Role of Avian Species in Ecosystem Health
Please register for a Day at the University at the UFT's Florida Center. Florida Center's Day at the University is a series of lectures presented by different speakers. Each of the seven sessions offered in 2025 will feature a variety of special guests, who will provide educational, thought-provoking and entertaining lectures on art, history, music, ecology and more. Check out the catalog and sign up for the ones that interest you!