The Wisconsin Horicon Marsh
Science writer Scott Spoolman talked about the formation of the Horicon Marsh, the people and species that existed in that area of Wisconsin and the condition of the marsh today.
Description
Science writer Scott Spoolman talked about the formation of the Horicon Marsh, the people and species that existed in that area of Wisconsin and the condition of the marsh today.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- According to Scott Spoolman, how was the Horicon Marsh formed?
- Describe the plant and animal species that existed in the area as he explained.
- How did the native cultures exist in the marsh?
- Explain the "tortured period" that Scott Spoolman discussed.
- What is the state of the marsh today?
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Vocabulary
- Bog
- Glacier
- Logging
- Marsh
- Morass
- Tundra
- Wetland