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Gowan Science Academy
5th Grade
Science Class
Everglades Overview
Complete two column notes include the following topics on your research.
Overview
Everglades Species
Everglades Removal
Everglades Protection
Overview
Take the time to read about the Everglades. Here is a good overview of the Florida Everglades from Exploring the Environment.
Everglades Species
Visit this site to learn about the species that live in the Everglades.
Once at the website, you can use the links on the left to learn about the different species that inhabit it everglades.
Everglades Removal
The Everglades have been removed from southern Florida through two primary means: actively draining the wetlands and filling them with soil in order to create land upon which developers can build residences and businesses, and passively diverting water away from them.
Everglades Protection
After reading about the everglades removal, take time to read about the protection of the everglades!
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