Ecosystem Guardians

This passage explains how wolves play a key role in keeping ecosystems balanced. By controlling prey populations, they prevent overgrazing and support biodiversity. Students learn about the trophic cascade effect-how reintroducing wolves helps other species thrive-and the cultural importance of wolves in Indigenous traditions. The passage ends by emphasizing conservation and protection efforts.

Readers develop ecological and scientific vocabulary while strengthening text-to-world connections. The passage promotes synthesis skills by linking biological and cultural perspectives. It encourages critical analysis of ecosystems and supports informational text comprehension, helping students understand interdependence among living organisms.