Gr. 8 Lesson 2-Threats to the Everglades

Students will be able to:

  • Describe three ecosystem services provided by the Everglades
  • Explain how these three ecosystem services contribute to the social and economic quality of life for people living in South Florida 
  • Describe five specific threats to the ecological health of the Everglades incorporating relevant evidence of the impacts of each of these threats 
  • Present findings on threats to the Everglades based on information derived from various texts/websites
Resource ID#: 166280 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: threats, habitat loss, invasive species, pollution , human population, overconsumption, climate change
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Everglades Foundation

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