The Hidden World under Our Feet

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. The article discusses the contribution that soil biodiversity has to the larger ecosystem. It addresses the consequences of the loss of soil biodiversity resulting from human activity.
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Direct Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/12/opinion/sunday/the-hidden-world-of-soil-under-our-feet.html?ref=biologyandbiochemistry

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Internet Connection
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: biodiversity, human behavior, soil biodiversity, agriculture, climate change, extinction, soil ecology, plants, text complexity, informational text
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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