All aspects of the Everglades were explored as this team of teachers and students sought answers to the question of whether the protection of the Everglades is a civic or government responsibility. Two separate field trips were arranged for students to tour and explore the Everglades. Students took video footage and still images that were used as the foundation for many of their projects.

Mrs. Desmond (6th Grade Language Arts): Student research focused on conservation. Student created MovieMaker movies exploring political and conservation efforts over the past decades.

Ms. Cohen (6th Grade Reading): Dtudents created interactive Powerpoint presentations with research focusing on the animal life and impact of development on the Everglades.

Mrs. Kushner (6th Grade Reading): grade reading students formed groups to research the habitat, birds, water, and history of the Everglades. Students used multiple forms of technology such as "live" news reports from the Everglades on environmental issues, an interactive Jeopardy game to test student knowledge of birds as well as well as a video of a "riot" based on an original script between developers and conservationists .

Ms. Ludovici (ESE Reading 6-8: Students researched and joined an environmental group associated with the Everglades. They also created an informative video detailing what they learned in the process.

Mrs. Benard-Mark (8th grade Science): Students used MovieMaker to create videos detailing the history and environmental impact of non-native species of plants and exotic animals on the Everglades.

Mrs. Mitchell (8th Grade History): Students researched the meaning of what constitutes the Everglades habitat. Students held debates on conservation points and created a collaborative movie of their findings using MovieMaker.

Ms. Zelinski (Media Specialist) supported students throughout with lessons on copyright and research strategies and resources. Judy, along with Gracie Forte assisted the teachers and students with the use of all software application.

Marcela Mansur (Curriculum Coach) supported the teachers and students through master scheduling, providing resources and materials throughout the process.

Joe Zelinski (Technology Specialist) supported the teachers and students by provided technical assistance on all software, hardware and server requirements.