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UF IFAS Extension & Sustainability

UF IFAS Extension & Sustainability

As a partnership between the University of Florida and Sarasota County Government, one of our core missions at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County is youth development. We embrace this mission, offering and implementing an array of standards-based educational opportunities and hands-on activities

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LIFE (Learning in Florida's Environment)

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Exploration Description

LIFE (Learning in Florida's Environment) in Sarasota County is an environmental science enrichment program, provided by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County and designed for 4th and 5th grade to build knowledge, skills, and stewardship among students in Florida through meaningful field experiences. Some explorations are also appropriate for 3rd and 6th grade. LIFE provides an opportunity for

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Exploration Detail

Exploration type: Off-Campus Field Trip
Subject: Science
Grade Levels 3-5
Length of :Exploration 1 hour in-class presentation followed by a 3 hour field trip
Location(s):

Myakka River State Park, Oscar Scherer State Park, Lemon Bay Park & Environmental Center

Standards & Benchmarks

SC 3.N.3.2SC.2.E.7.1SC.2.E.7.5
SC.3.E.5.2SC.3.L.14.1SC.3.L.15.1
SC.3.L.15.2SC.3.L.17.2SC.3.N.1.1
SC.3.N.1.6SC.3.N.1.7SC.3.N.3.3
SC.3.P.10.2SC.3.P.10.4SC.3.P.8.3
SC.3.P.9.1SC.4.E.6.3SC.4.E.6.6
SC.4.L.16.1SC.4.L.16.4SC.4.L.17.1
SC.4.L.17.4SC.4.N.1.1SC.4.N.1.2
SC.4.N.1.3SC.4.N.1.4SC.4.N.1.7
SC.4.N.1.8SC.4.P.10.1SC.4.P.8.4
SC.5.E.7.2SC.5.E.7.3SC.5.E.7.7
SC.5.L.14.2SC.5.L.15.1SC.5.L.17.1
SC.5.P.10.1SC.5.P.10.3SC.5.P.9.1
SC.8.L.18.3  

Transportation

Is transportation needed for this exploration?: Yes
If Yes, who arranges transportation?: Teacher
Is financial assistance offered?: No
If Yes, is transportation included in the cost or is it an additional cost and what is the amount?:

Transportation is arranged and provided by the school, but there are grant options available through EdExplore and The Yellow Bus Program. Other options may exist.

Supporting Materials

Program info

Summer or Family Programs Offered?: yes

PHOTOS

  • Gallery 1 - UF IFAS Extension & Sustainability
  • Plant reproduction lab at Oscar Scherer

VIDEOS

  • This video showcases UF-IFAS Extension Sarasota County's LIFE (Living in Florida Environments) exploration in Myakka River State Park. The exploration is part of Sarasota County Schools' EdExploreSRQ program.