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University of Florida Extension Service, Ecosystems page. (2008). Retrieved from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_wetlands This site developed by the University of Florida extension service offers many articles regarding challenges facing the remaining wetlands and restoration of wetlands. Local county projects are included. Pages are included regarding Florida ecosystems, water resources, and creating habitats, as well as articles explaining the functions of wetlands.

HotChalk Lesson Plan Page. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.lessonplanspage.com/ScienceMathLATheWaterCyclePlan34.htm This site offer many free classroom tools for teachers including lesson plans, worksheets, science project suggestions, games and other technology based lessons in math, science, reading, ESL and art; The site also includes educator social networking through blogs and articles. I reviewed a lesson plan on the water cycle for this project, which was very helpful.

Bullock, A., Acreman, M. (2003). The role of wetlands in the hydrological cycle. //Hydrology and Earth System Science, 7(3), 358-389// Retrieved from http://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/docs/00/30/47/86/PDF/hess-7-358-2003.pdf This is a highly technical analysis of the functions of the wetlands in overall water management. It is written for scientists and not suitable for middle schools students. I used this article to corroborate wetland functions detailed in other works.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, EEK! Environmental Education for Kids page. (2010). Retrieved from http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/earth/groundwater/search.htm This site has very nice educational games on line, and lots of kid and teen friendly earth science information. There are teacher pages designed to help incorporate current, accurate natural resources information into your curriculum. Students and teachers are encouraged to contribute.

Wavecrest Discoveries, Nature guide journal. (2000) //Water Cycle & Wetlands//, Retrieved from http://www.wavecrestdiscoveries.com/articles/wetland_functions.htm This is an informative site, written by Marty Giles, an experienced naturalist and public educator in Oregon. The information is very accessible to middle school students. It contains solid information regarding the water cycle and the important functions of wetlands which is relevant to Florida. This site is used as a link in student activities.

Water Encyclopedia, science and issues. (2010). //Wetlands// Retrieved from http://www.waterencyclopedia.com/Tw-Z/Wetlands.html This article is easily accessible by middle school students. It does a good job of explaining the many different types of wetlands and their functions. The author uses topic specific vocabulary with explanations when appropriate to facilitate comprehension. Links to additional information are incorporated in key sections. This site is linked in the student activities.

reefED students. (n.d.). //Why are wetlands Important?// Retrieved from http://www.reefed.edu.au/home/students/web_quest/exploring_wetlands/why_are_wetlands_important This is an official government site from Australia, the information is in depth and current. It is easily accessible to middle school students and relevant to Florida. This is an interactive site which includes a [|virtual field trip]. There are also teacher resource pages, and games.

EndangeredSpecie.com. (2002). //The rarest info around// Retrieved from [] This site sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation, contains a list of Florida endangered species. It also has interactive links to endangered species information about threats to survival, interactive activities, lesson plans, and projects and other teacher resources. This site is linked in the student activities.

Endangered Plants and Ecosystems-Wetlands. (n.d.). Retrieved from [] This site has good general information regarding the threats to wetland ecosystems, from human intervention and invasive species. It also has specific information regarding the Florida Everglades and the competition between native and invasive plants. This site is linked in the student’s activity page.

The Wakodahatchee Wetlands. (2006). Retrieved from [] This site is managed by Palm Beach County. Wakodahatchee is a reclaimed wetland, which is part of the water treatment facilities of the county. This site includes a [|Virtual Tour], which is very informative.

All photos used in the activities are personal photos of Phyllis and Melissa Turner, taken at various Wetland sites in Palm Beach County.