You have read Tommy's letter to the American Museum of Natural History. In the letter, Tommy describes how human actions are damaging the wetlands of Florida.
Predict what might happen to the plants and animals in Florida's wetlands if people continue to build there. To write your expository essay, you will need to research wetlands, the plants and animals that live there, and the changes that are occurring there. Here are some questions to guide your research:
What is a wetland?
Why are wetlands important?
What plants and animals live in Florida's wetlands?
How are people's actions changing Florida's wetlands?
What is being done to preserve, or save, the wetlands?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above, and write down what you learn in the boxes.
With teacher supervision, you may use search engines to research other Web sites. You also can research Florida's wetlands at the library. When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your report.
Step 2. Research
Research answers to the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
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