Will Snakes Inherit the Earth?

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. The author discusses the effects that invasive animals can have on an ecosystem. She initially writes about the Burmese python's effect on the Everglades and follows with the effects of other non-native species on native species. Finally, she exposes the reader to the debate about whether something should be done to control invasive species.
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Direct Link: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/27/will-snakes-inherit-the-earth/

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: text complexity, informational text, snakes, Everglades, ecosystem, predator, invasive species, pythons, prey, native species, biodiversity
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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