Invasive Pythons Put Squeeze on Everglades' Animals

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. This interesting article about Burmese pythons in the Everglades showcases the effect one invasive species has on a local ecosystem and habitat. This is a great way to discuss invasive species in the classroom and explore the causes and effects on biodiversity.

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Direct Link: http://www.npr.org/2012/01/30/146088909/invasive-pythons-put-squeeze-on-everglades-animals

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10

Intended Audience: Educators

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: pythons, invasive species, text complexity, informational text, Burmese python, Everglades, biodiversity, population

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource

Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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