Native 'Snot'

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. The article describes how an algae species previously thought to be invasive is actually a "hidden" native species that blooms when environmental conditions change. It describes those conditions as well as the algae's ecological impact on other populations. The article concludes by connecting that human impact—climate change—is causing algae blooms to become more and more common.

Resource ID#: 70478 Type: Text Resource

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Direct Link: https://student.societyforscience.org/article/native-snot-comes-from-algae-clogging-rivers

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 7

Intended Audience: Educators

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

Keywords: text complexity, informational text, ecology, snot, algae, parasite, invasive species, native species

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource

Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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