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Handout
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Invasive Alien Species in Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Article
PBS

Pbs Nova: Deep Sea Invasion: Battling Introduced Wildlife

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Website
US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Invasive Species

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Website
Other

Department of Agriculture: National Invasive Species Information Center (Nisic)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Primary
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

Alien Species Harmful to North American Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Alien Invaders

For Students 9th - 10th
The aliens have landed in Wisconsin! You may see them and not even know they are aliens. These invaders are actually exotic plants and animals that have been introduced to our state from other countries or habitats on purpose or by...