Online Learning
About This Program
Crystal Springs offers pre-recorded videos that are available for your use in the classroom. We created this series of videos to meet the Sunshine State Science Standards. Our videos provide a glimpse into Crystal Springs Preserve and the incredible natural resources that we are fortunate to steward here on our 530 acres. We hope that you find them an engaging teaching tool that ignites your students’ interest in the wonders of our natural world.Â
See below for our pre-recorded video options.
Programs
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Chemistry at Crystal Springs:
Turbidity, Salinity, and pH
Learn about the health of the spring system and river here at Crystal Springs through Chemistry!
Chemistry at Crystal Springs:
Dissolved Oxygen, Nitrates, and Temperature
Learn about the health of the spring system and river here at Crystal Springs through Chemistry!
GPS@CSP
Learn how a GPS works and come on a tech trek with us to learn about the adaptations of plants and animals.
Woodland Mammals
Come learn about the amazing adaptations of the Florida panther, bobcat, and the Florida black bear.
Wondrous World of Reptiles
Students will learn about the characteristics of reptiles and the 4 types of native reptiles here in Florida.
Great Blue Heron:
King of the Wading Birds!
What makes this beautiful wading bird so unique?
Watershed Exploration
Come learn about watersheds, the water cycle, and how trees help filter our freshwater!
What you OTTER know
This program will focus on adaptations of the river otter and how they are able to hunt and survive in the wild.
Bold, Brave, Bald Eagles
Explore and discover the unique characteristics and adaptations of the beautiful bald eagle!Â
Magic of Springs
Discover the many different spring vents that we have at Crystal Springs Preserve!
River Kayaking Adventure
Get an up close look at the Hillsborough River and some of the native flora and fauna that call this ecosystem home!
River Biodiversity Exploration
During this biodiversity survery we will catch and identify invertebrates and vertebrates.
Living With Alligators
Learn about the differences between alligators and crocodiles, the adaptations of the alligator, and threats that face them!
Getting Buggy
Students will investigate the characteristics of insects and learn about what makes them so special!
Getting Buggy Part 2:
The Life Cycle
Students will learn about the different stages insects go through!Â
Come Meet a Tree Part 1:
Cypress Tree
Discover everything you need to know about Cypress trees!
Come Meet a Tree Part 2:
Longleaf Pine Tree
Learn about the unique features and adaptations of the Longleaf Pine.
Love Those Land Turtles
Come learn about these two amazing critters and what makes them so unique!
Source to the Sea
Take a 54-mile trip down the Hillsborough River starting at the Green Swamp and emptying into the Gulf of Mexico.
Wonderful Water Birds
Learn how to identify some common water birds that call Florida home.Â
World of Wood Ducks
Learn all about the adaptations, habitats, and how to idenitfy Wood Ducks.
A is for Armadillo
Students will learn all about the adaptations of the nine-banded armadillo!Â
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