The FIPR Institute has published six teaching units.  All published units have been peer-reviewed.   Current and future published units will be listed here.

Unit- How does your garden grow? Young students will learn the importance of nutrients as they relate to plant growth and food production.  This unit is very hands-on including preparation, growing, and harvesting a garden.

Unit- Florida’s Ancient Oceans Students will learn about Florida’s geological history through several activities.  They will make a timeline rope, research and act out the roles of ancient animals, and become an amateur archeologist. 

Unit- Phosphate: A Florida Resource Mined for Math Using phosphate related concepts students will learn angles, surveying, graphing, grid work, higher level thinking, and problem solving.

Unit- Phosphate Mining and Reclamation Includes a phosphate mining simulation, lesson on economics, and exploration of Florida’s natural resources and habitats, and peer review.

Unit- Prehistoric Florida, Fossils, and Phosphate This unit focuses on Florida’s history, people, weather, agriculture, and industries.  Students will learn about rocks, minerals, and fossils.  This unit is a great guide for field experiences.

Unit- Phosphate Mining: Borrowed Land Students will learn how to use GPS technology to take core samples, learn about their natural community on site, and how to preserve endangered species.

If you would like to know more about any of the teaching units or would like to request a copy please contact the FIPR Institute Education Program.

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