Middle School Programs

Aquifer

Learn what aquifers are, how they work, and why they are important. Using our aquifer model, students will learn about the different layers and how everyday actions can impact surface and groundwater. They will consider the effect that the growing population in Florida has on the aquifer and the environmental impacts resulting from human activity through a discussion of saltwater intrusion into the Biscayne Aquifer and the growing concern of sinkholes around the state. Max 25 students per program

Water Quality

Test the water quality of the St. Johns River or one of its tributaries. Work in small groups to run the tests such as temperature, salinity, pH, turbidity, Nitrite/Nitrates and Ammonia, and analyze the data to get an understanding of the waters overall health. Discuss how human activity impacts our waterways and how we can avoid the repercussions.  *This program can be performed once or as a year-long river study. We provide all materials for teachers to conduct studies independently. Max 25 students per program

Field Trips and Community Service

Interested in a field trip or need community service hours? Please visit our Field Trip page for more program opportunities.

Want to help cleanup the St. Johns River every month? Join us for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek in our River’s Lower Basin led by Rising Tides, our Young Professionals Group. Visit our Events page for more information. Waiver forms required for anyone under the age of 18.