National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Invasive Species
This site explains what invasive species are and how widespread and detrimental their impact is on an ecosystem, on wildlife, and on humans. The methods by which they can travel are listed, and examples of invasive species are given. The...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Invasive Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presents information on invasive species that invade ecosystems and threaten native species. Examples, legislation, teacher resources, and links to lots of additional resources are included.
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Department of Agriculture: National Invasive Species Information Center (Nisic)
A comprehensive guide to national invasive species, including alien plants, animals, and microbes. An invasive species is one that is likely to cause environmental or human harm.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Deep Sea Invasion: The Impact of Invasive Species
Explore the four levels of impact that invasive species can have. Several different invasive species are featured in this overview of the impact an invasive species can have.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Threat of Invasive Species
Massive vines that blanket the southern United States, climbing high as they uproot trees and swallow buildings. A ravenous snake that is capable of devouring an alligator. Rabbit populations that eat themselves into starvation. These...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Invasive Species O Logy Card
Uncover facts about invasive species by turning over this interactive OLogy card.
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Usda: Natural Agriculture Library: Invasive Species: Plants
This government resource allows users to research a variety of invasive plant species by name.
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Sims Science Instruction: Invasive Species
Understand the effect that invasive species have on ecosystems.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Invasive Alien Species in Canada
Did you know that invasive alien species can be found in nearly all parts of Canada? Learn about these invasive species and how they infiltrated Canada's ecosystems. Investigate the problems these invasive species are causing, as well as...
PBS
Pbs Nova: Deep Sea Invasion: Battling Introduced Wildlife
Many species that have been introduced for the purpose of dealing with a problem such as erosion or a rat epidemic, instead become invasive. How can these invasive species be eradicated? Eminent ecologist Dan Simberloff explains some of...
US Forest Service
United States Forest Services: Pacific Northwest: Invasives
This resource details the non-native plant and animal species that have become invasive to the ecosystem of the Pacific Northwest. Topics include the impact of invasive species and how they become part of a new environment.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: The Goldfish Invasion
Article reports on the ways in which goldfish, an invasive species often released as unwanted pets, are disrupting the ecosystem of Teller Lake in Colorado. Also reports on the damage caused by invasive species in other ecosystems....
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Forest Pathology: Invasive Species: Nightmare or Reality?
This informative resource provides an overview of the invasive species problem related to trees and suggests a solution to solving the problem. Contains links to other related information.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Snail Invasion
In this task, students investigate the power of exponential growth in this real-world example of an invasive species that was introduced to Florida in 1966, a giant snail. Aligns with F-LE.A.2 and F-LE.A.4.
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Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force: Habitattitude
Dedicated to aquatic resource conservation, this task force addresses the expansion of harmful plants, fish, and other animals and invasive species
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Invasive Plants
Learn about invasive plants and how they impact the ecosystem, including insects.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Introduced Species Summary Project
The purpose of this website is to provide information that would help a natural resources manager or concerned citizen to understand the basic biology of a non-native species and whether and how to respond to its arrival. Most of the...
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Alien Species Harmful to North American Forests
This informative site examines when do alien species are become harmful to North American forests and why is such a large issue now. International biodiversity agreements and programs are discussed as well.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Invaders
This game is based on the PBS Kids' series, Plum Landing. Students will read various informational texts about invasive species. Then students will attempt to rid various regions of their invasive species.
University of Florida
Uf Ifas: Silent Invaders
Learn about plants specific to Florida including the effects of invasive species.
PBS
Nova: Matching Aliens With Impacts
One of the major causes of species extinction is the introduction of alien species. Information about ten different invasive species is presented. Find out how well you know the information by matching alien species with the effects...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Attack of the Killer Algae
As benign as it may look up close, the tiny seaweed Caulerpa taxifolia can wreak quite a bit of havoc on coastal ecosystems. This super algae is very adaptable; it also grows fast and spreads easily. Eric Noel Munoz gives the details of...
Read Works
Read Works: The Origin of Species
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about problems created when nonnative species become invasive. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Species With Status
Learn about the different status designations for animal and plant species. Explains what is meant by Endangered, Threatened, Special Concern, Alien Invaders, Locally Common, Common but Declining, Common, Abundant, Uncommon, and...
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