GlogsterEDU

GlogsterEDU is a free Web 2.0 tool which can be used by students to create personal posters on any topic.  There are many clipart images readily available on the site AND students can also upload images they find on the Internet to use there as well.  These glogs can be embedded, linked, or easily added to an existing wikispace space, blog, or any other teacher website.
Here is an example:

http://childres.edu.glogster.com/glog-2549/

Snorkeling?

Snorkeling is one way man can be up close and personal with animals and plants living in the water.  The best snorkeling in the United States is thought to be southern Florida.  This past summer I spent several weeks in Florida and got the opportunity to snorkle at the ONLY park in our country that is completely underwater--John Pennekamp State Park.
Fortunately you don't have to have your own snorkeling equipment (masks, fins, snorkels and vests) as the park has rentals available to you.  One of the highlights of a snorkeling trip is going to one particular diving and snorkeling location called Dry Rocks Reef.  Luckily I was able to be at the right place at the right time and catch a boat to this location.  The video below shows some of what I saw after arriving (after our 5 mile boat trip out to sea) and swimming about 300 feet from our boat. The Christ of the Abyss statute was most impressive!

The World We Live In

bioluminescense in a water trail

is a wonderful place, full of surprises.  I never
cease to enjoy exploring what there is to learn
about all around us. Just last night a friend in
Florida took an unusual kayak and paddleboard 
trip with friends to discover the beauty of
Bioluminesence in the local waters where she
lives.

With so many new things to learn, there is never
time to grow bored by our environment and the
possibilities for new discoveries. Reading this 
article will give you more information about
bioluminescence from a first-hand observer!