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Restoring the Everglades
South Plantation's Magnet is the only high school magnet program in the world dedicated to preserving Florida's fragile Everglades. This website was created by web design student Ashlyn Valdes for her senior project to showcase how the South Plantation High students are working to share their environmental stewardship with the community. They also have the opportunity to enroll in Cambridge (AICE) courses earning college credits and an AICE diploma.
Check by periodically to see updates and other information available using the navigation buttons on the upper right side. For more information contact the magnet coordinator: JoAnn.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.
Check by periodically to see updates and other information available using the navigation buttons on the upper right side. For more information contact the magnet coordinator: JoAnn.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.
Coming Attractions
2022-23 Applications:
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For Collegiate Funding Opportunities;
Unique Advanced Curriculum Course Selection
Magnet Provides Cambridge Options
Contact Cambridge Coordinator Ingrid Hillestad for more information: Ingrid.Hillestad@browardschools.com.
Returning to Slog in the 'Glades
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Exploring Florida's unique ecosystems up close is a primary goal of the magnet. Students need to learn the science required to be good stewards who can protect the area for current and future generations.
When COVID restrictions were lifted student went full force into outdoor study as they learned about the structure of the land from limestone to soil. Then they grabbed their wooden poles and waded or "slogged" through the deep water guided by professionals who made sure they did not go too deep. |
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Curriculum Resumes:
Honors Environmental Science Uses Labs
In August, all students were required to either be in school, or stay totally online in Broward County schools. This was a welcome change for magnet teachers and students. One of the main goals of the program is the study of Everglades restoration by experiencing the issue up close, in the environment.
Sophomores in Honors Environmental Science examined owl pellets to determine what the animals had eaten as they learned more about the scientific process, data analysis, and the draw conclusions about feeding relationships in a woodland community. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Sophomores in Honors Environmental Science examined owl pellets to determine what the animals had eaten as they learned more about the scientific process, data analysis, and the draw conclusions about feeding relationships in a woodland community. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Freshman Biology Honors:
Using Bubbles to Study Cell Membranes
A lab in Honors Biology helped students learn more about cell membranes. Bubbles make a great stand-in for cell membranes because they’re fluid, flexible, and can self-repair.
In this lab, students conducted a series of experiments examining properties of bubbles and made connections to the properties of cell membranes that they were learning about in class.
More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
In this lab, students conducted a series of experiments examining properties of bubbles and made connections to the properties of cell membranes that they were learning about in class.
More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Dog Wash Cleans Canines
Students enrolled in Animal Science, held a Dog Wash and "Barkery" to raise funds for the animals in their care. It was the first event since the Pandemic closed campus more than a year ago. The community came in full four-legged force to support the project.
More Photos in EVENTS.
More Photos in EVENTS.
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2021 Year of Support
Thank You Families
$10,000
Faye Boyles Future Teachers Scholarships
Culpepper Family - $2,500
Florida Panther - $500 or more
Alternative Education Foundation
Roseate Spoonbill - $250
Trifunovic Family
Grants with Projects
McCarthy Dressman $30,000
Over Three Years
TDIF Special Projects $10,000
($6,000, $1,000, $3,000)
State Farm $2,500
NOAA $2,500
Plantation Junior Women's Club $500
$10,000
Faye Boyles Future Teachers Scholarships
Culpepper Family - $2,500
Florida Panther - $500 or more
Alternative Education Foundation
Roseate Spoonbill - $250
Trifunovic Family
Grants with Projects
McCarthy Dressman $30,000
Over Three Years
TDIF Special Projects $10,000
($6,000, $1,000, $3,000)
State Farm $2,500
NOAA $2,500
Plantation Junior Women's Club $500
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Classes Learn, Fish, Restore
As They Enjoy State Park
After learning about the food web and a chance to learn outdoors, students worked to clean up the native habitat. Then they used their skills to see what the Intracoastal had swimming in its waters. See FIELD TRIPS.
Next Field Trip Info for Parents
Pandemic Re-Do;
Swimmers Show Skills
Since so many trips for magnet students are in or around water, they must know how to swim. So in November, they traveled to Ft. Lauderdale High's heated pool to learn HOW TO SWIM or show their survival skills. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Swimmers Show Skills
Since so many trips for magnet students are in or around water, they must know how to swim. So in November, they traveled to Ft. Lauderdale High's heated pool to learn HOW TO SWIM or show their survival skills. More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Learning Gardenology:
Prepare Beds, Plant Seeds
After a classroom lesson learning about soil, freshmen in Experimental Science 1 readied the gardens for winter plantings.
More in FIELD TRIPS.
More in FIELD TRIPS.
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YEA! Trains Sophomores
In Wildlife Monitoring
As students continue the research modules, professionals at the Youth Environmental Alliance train teach them to identify and remove exotic plants so the native plants can thrive.
More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
More photos in FIELD TRIPS.
Plants Reduce Pollutants
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Did you know the Everglades is 1/2 its original size? In the Cry of the Water lab, students learned why and how they can help sustain the fragile ecosystem in the future.
After using chemistry to test water samples, learning about ground water runoff and pollution, they saw solutions and took plants to help phytoremediate the issues at their home yards. |
Phytoremediate is an approach to use plants to extract and remove elemental pollutants or lower their bioavailability in soil.
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Ways to Support Student Stewardship
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During the year, the magnet parent group, Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet (FERM) host activities to raise funds to help the program. All friends and businesses are welcome to join and participate. Volunteers are always needed to enjoy field trips with students. You must be approved by the district before volunteering. For more information, click on SBBC link below. Complete the registration link to be approved: volunteer@browardschools.com.
On-Line Shoppers Can Help Too If you shop online and use Amazon, please consider using FERM as your donation organization using the Smile link. It cost you nothing but does makes a difference to the students as funds help cover trips and school supplies. Check outhttps://smile.amazon.com and use Fans of the Everglades Restoration Magnet for future purchases. 
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In November at the Meet and Greet event, parents enjoyed learning about the magnet program and opportunities to join students on field trips to see up close what their children learn.
Teachers shared the curriculum of different courses in a more casual atmosphere while everyone had specialty snacks to eat. For more information on the organization, click F.E.R.M for Parents on the navigator above. | ||
Magnet Partnerships Are Available
Donations are used to purchase special materials and supplies for classrooms as well as funding student scholarships.
If you, or your company, can provide educational support or internship positions, please contact the magnet coordinator: JoAnn.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.
Sponsorships are available and can be paid online:
$500 - Florida Panther; $250 - Rosette Spoonbill; $100 - Apple Snail; and $25-99 - Wildflower.
If you wish to help a special class or magnet organization, please note it on the donation.
Check out PARTNERS in the navigation buttons.
If you, or your company, can provide educational support or internship positions, please contact the magnet coordinator: JoAnn.Cantlupe@browardschools.com.
Sponsorships are available and can be paid online:
$500 - Florida Panther; $250 - Rosette Spoonbill; $100 - Apple Snail; and $25-99 - Wildflower.
If you wish to help a special class or magnet organization, please note it on the donation.
Check out PARTNERS in the navigation buttons.
F.E.R.M. gladly accept donations for South Plantation High's Environmental Science & Everglades Restoration Magnet Program a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Click on the button below to process your donation.