Gathering Information on Invasive Species Lesson Plans
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Why are Invasive Species Successful? An Investigation
By William Smith
Students explore the reproductive methods of both invasive plant and animal species through a combination of dissection and reading. They will then apply this knowledge toward the inhabitants of a local park or nature center to determine how successful each species is at reproduction. Grades 7 and 8 Science.
By William Smith
Students explore the reproductive methods of both invasive plant and animal species through a combination of dissection and reading. They will then apply this knowledge toward the inhabitants of a local park or nature center to determine how successful each species is at reproduction. Grades 7 and 8 Science.
Preventing the Spread of Invasive Species in Michigan
by Dawn Michalak (michalakd(at)bcschools.net)
This lesson is intended to be taught at the beginning of the school year. This lesson uses invasive species as examples to introduce vocabulary words that will be used throughout the school year across multiple science topics. The lesson includes posters that illustrate many of the vocabulary words. Target Grade/Subject: Grades 1-5, Science vocabulary
by Dawn Michalak (michalakd(at)bcschools.net)
This lesson is intended to be taught at the beginning of the school year. This lesson uses invasive species as examples to introduce vocabulary words that will be used throughout the school year across multiple science topics. The lesson includes posters that illustrate many of the vocabulary words. Target Grade/Subject: Grades 1-5, Science vocabulary
What are Invasive Species?
by Sarah Johnson
Starting with a photo of two sea lamprey on a brown trout, students discover what invasive species are, why they are harmful, and what species are found in Michigan. Through small group and whole group discussions, including the technique of "sticky note observations and a gallery walk" students will ask questions and define problems associated with invasive species. Grade 5 invasive species lesson.
by Sarah Johnson
Starting with a photo of two sea lamprey on a brown trout, students discover what invasive species are, why they are harmful, and what species are found in Michigan. Through small group and whole group discussions, including the technique of "sticky note observations and a gallery walk" students will ask questions and define problems associated with invasive species. Grade 5 invasive species lesson.
Are Mussels on a Zebra Dangerous?
by Tina Williams
Includes a Q & A activity in which the teacher shares the experience of having participated in collecting quagga mussels from the Detroit River (contact Jeff Ram [jeffram(at)wayne.edu] at Wayne State University about a teacher PD in which this occurs. Includes map-reading about the spread of these mussels. Students also watch a video about these invaders. For Grade 5 Science.
by Tina Williams
Includes a Q & A activity in which the teacher shares the experience of having participated in collecting quagga mussels from the Detroit River (contact Jeff Ram [jeffram(at)wayne.edu] at Wayne State University about a teacher PD in which this occurs. Includes map-reading about the spread of these mussels. Students also watch a video about these invaders. For Grade 5 Science.
Researching Invasive Species
By Heidi Trepkowski
Provides an overview about invasive species and the damage they cause to Michigan’s eco-systems and the Great Lakes. Students will have the opportunity to research a specific invasive species, and then write a short report and build a model to display their findings. Grade 5 Science.
By Heidi Trepkowski
Provides an overview about invasive species and the damage they cause to Michigan’s eco-systems and the Great Lakes. Students will have the opportunity to research a specific invasive species, and then write a short report and build a model to display their findings. Grade 5 Science.
Invasive Species in our Backyard
By Robin Chambers
Students learn how to identify invasive species that are found in Michigan and focus on ones that are found in their own backyard, metro Detroit. They gain knowledge of how invasive species are disrupting the local ecosystem. Students then create a podcast, video, or rap song so they can educate others about which invasive species live in our community or watershed and how they are controlled and/or destroyed.
By Robin Chambers
Students learn how to identify invasive species that are found in Michigan and focus on ones that are found in their own backyard, metro Detroit. They gain knowledge of how invasive species are disrupting the local ecosystem. Students then create a podcast, video, or rap song so they can educate others about which invasive species live in our community or watershed and how they are controlled and/or destroyed.
New lesson plan ideas are welcome and will be uploaded as they are received and approved.
Instructions for submitting lesson plans for:
About invasive species,
About science and science careers
For information about submitting new lesson plans, please contact jchadde(at)mtu.edu
Lesson plan ideas from other web sites:
From Pennsylvania Sea Grant: 10 lesson plans about interactions of invasive species, biodiversity, and climate change
Creation of the above page of educational resources was funded in part by the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program through the Departments of Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, and Agricultural and Rural Development.
This material is also based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1614187.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
Instructions for submitting lesson plans for:
About invasive species,
About science and science careers
For information about submitting new lesson plans, please contact jchadde(at)mtu.edu
Lesson plan ideas from other web sites:
From Pennsylvania Sea Grant: 10 lesson plans about interactions of invasive species, biodiversity, and climate change
Creation of the above page of educational resources was funded in part by the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program through the Departments of Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, and Agricultural and Rural Development.
This material is also based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1614187.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.