Florida Geological Survey - Publications

What is the Florida Geology Education Video Project ?

It's...

a video titled FLORIDA'S GEOLOGY UNEARTHED
an Educators Guide
additional resource materials
been developed with input from environmental educators

Because... holistic environmental education requires an understanding of geology and there are few comprehensive Florida geology education resources available.

Our goal... is to use enthusiastic, contemporary video editing, music and graphics in order to:

Demonstrate why geology is important regarding demands due to Florida's population growth
Describe Florida's unique geologic history, how it relates to geologic processes and hazards, and how it has shaped the land surface of present-day Florida
Establish the importance of geology to the understanding of Florida's ecosystems
Compliment existing Florida Department of Education Sunshine State Standards
Instill personal awareness and responsibility for Florida's renewable and non-renewable solid-earth resources

How can I get a copy of FLORIDA'S GEOLOGY UNEARTHED ?

Download the Video

Download the Educator’s Guide (text to accompany the video)

Here is a list of those who have a copy that you can either copy or borrow:

Department of Education

Ask local DOE Instructional Television (ITV) contact for information about DOE Fact Sheet #295. Call 850/488-7101 for information about your local ITV representative.
School District Science Supervisors - many have requested and received a copy
67 school district Media Centers

Office of Environmental Education/Florida Gulf Coast University

Environmental Education Regional Service Projects. Call 800/542-3733 for information about your Regional Service Project.
Professional Organizations

Florida Earth Science Teacher's Association

League of Environmental Educators in Florida
Florida Association of Science Teachers

Libraries and Museums

115 academic libraries (public/private universities, community colleges)

35 hands-on science centers, nature centers and natural science museums

What about training?

Plans are underway; possibilities include...

Florida Association of Science Teachers

Regional/district contacts

Water Management District programs

Conventions and Education Fairs

Florida Heritage Program

Produced by the Florida Geological Survey/Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Diane Wilkins Productions, January 1997