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Snakes in the Everglades Lesson PlanSnakes in the Everglades Lesson Plan
Publisher
Science 4 Inquiry
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6th - 8th
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Science
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2016
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Snakes in the Everglades

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The Burmese python is on the loose ... and he's hungry! Illustrate the differences between causative and correlative relationships through an inquiry activity. Pupils examine several sources of information to determine if there is a relationship between the increase in python population and the decrease in mammal populations.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

invasive species, ecosystems, snakes, competition, predators, bar graphs, cause and effect, data analysis, patterns, mammals, animal populations, correlation

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Include an additional study of the changing Everglades ecosystem to bring more data into the lesson
  • Challenge the class to research other invasive species as a part of a group project

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners need some general knowledge of the Florida Everglades ecosystem; set them up for success with resources from the National Park Service

Pros

  • The lesson is very trendy and relevant to the standards it addresses
  • Teacher's guide includes very focused questions to keep the lesson on track

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2

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