Snakes Invade the Everglades

This lesson introduces the concept of an invasive species, the Burmese python, and its impact on other animal populations in the Florida Everglades. Students will interpret and evaluate graphs to investigate correlation and causation as well as evaluate claims using evidence.

Resource ID#: 129082 Type: Lesson Plan

Please sign in to access this resource

Teacher
Click here to sign in
as a FL public educator

Not a Florida public school educator?

Access this resource
on CPALMS.com

Open Resource Page

Direct Link: http://science4inquiry.com/LessonPlans/LifeScience/Snake/SnakeInvadesEvergladesFinal.pdf

General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 7, 8, 9

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 55 Minute(s)

Keywords: correlation, causation, invasive species, predation, python

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Video/Audio/Animation, Student Center Activity

Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3)

Resource Collection: Osceola - Science 4 Inquiry (MSP)

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Related Resources

Other vetted resources related to this resource.