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/ | General Information and Eligibility |nxvat�rResearch Group URG\ is registered 501(c)3 non-profit corporation with a mission to provide the scientific community and general public with information to promote conservation ofcoastal and marine species and their habitats. |nOctober, 2Ol5, |RGlaunched its first Traveling Trunk program. The program contains 4 cmnsema1ion-based lesson plans that take 3,d-8t'grade students on a journey through the world ofsea turtles. Through lessons and activities, they learn about the 5species ofsea tuML|e /vxeseearoundF|mrida,theirnestinghabits, hovxreseanchersstudypopu|a1imns, and what it's like to be biologist that collects data. Trunks include items such as skull replicas, prey items, model turtles, calipers, measuring tapes, a scale, lesson binder, and more. Lessons align with state standards, offer STEM-based activities, and promote inquiry-based learning. Trunks are developed to contain all materials a teacher would need to run the lessons over 2- 3 week period. 3vveekperiod. Trunksare also lent toteachers atnocost. |nthe 3O15'1Gschool year, our trunks were able toreach over 4,0OOlocal students. Because of its popularity with teachers and our successes, we decided to develop a statewide program that would allow us to work with like-minded organizations, recreating these trunks for their school districts. Grant funding allows ustmpurchase the materials and work with selected organizations at no cost to the organization. Only 5 organizations will be chosen based on their applications. Organizations will need to fill out this application form in its entirety and submit to , no later than June 241h, Spm. Eligibility Criteria • Must belocated inthe state ofFlorida. • Must have conservation as a leading part of your organization's mission. * Must be willing to actively work with schools and school districts in launching this ! program. � o Analready established relationship with schools/districts is preferred but not ' required. . w Must have adedicated staff member that will bethe point person for this program. * Must be able to commit time developing and maintain the program. • Must be able to submit required reports onthis program over three year period.