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Giant Snail Invasion
Giant East African land snails are wreaking havoc in South Florida.
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Cicadas
Learn more about these amazing insects as Brood II emerges.
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BioBlitz
Following along as citizens and scientists conduct a 24-hour natural census of Barataria Preserve.
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The Science of Spring
Plant some seeds and explore the science behind this season.
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Skin Deep
As days grow longer, it is important to raise awareness about healthy skin and skin cancer prevention.
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Asthma & Allergies
Investigate the similarities and differences between these respiratory conditions.
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The Chelonia mydas, or green sea turtle
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Who Gets Sick?
In this lesson, students learn that disease is influenced by genetic factors. They also learn one’s likelihood of inheriting the genes for a particular ...
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In this lesson, students explore the process of photosynthesis in the context of the world’s marine life.
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April Pulley Sayre: Science Explorer
In this lesson, students explore how animals eat plants or other animals for food by using the books of April Pulley Sayre.
ScienceShot: Short Plants Are Evolutionary Sprinters
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