Sunshine State Standard

MA.B.1.2.2

Materials

Florida map with Big Cypress Swamp identified.

What to do

Students find the approximate width and length of the Big Cypress Swamp to the nearest ten miles. Then they figure the area. They must show their work and write a brief explanation.

Additional Information

Student could use Cooperative Learning strategies to incorporate Goal 3 Standards.

Submitted by

Kathy McDonnell

Lee County
Ft. Myers, Florida
KathyM@lee.k12.fl.us