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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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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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US Forest Service

United States Forest Services: Pacific Northwest: Invasives

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: The Goldfish Invasion

For Students 3rd - 8th
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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Other

Forest Pathology: Invasive Species: Nightmare or Reality?

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Snail Invasion

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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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Other

Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force: Habitattitude

For Students 9th - 10th
Dedicated to aquatic resource conservation, this task force addresses the expansion of harmful plants, fish, and other animals and invasive species
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Invasive Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about invasive plants and how they impact the ecosystem, including insects.
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Columbia University

Columbia University: Introduced Species Summary Project

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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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PBS

Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Invaders

For Students 2nd - 6th
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.
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University of Florida

Uf Ifas: Silent Invaders

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about plants specific to Florida including the effects of invasive species.
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PBS

Nova: Matching Aliens With Impacts

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Attack of the Killer Algae

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Read Works

Read Works: The Origin of Species

For Teachers 7th
[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.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Species With Status

For Students 4th - 8th
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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University of Florida

Florida Museum: South Florida Aquatic Environments: Introduced Species

For Students 9th - 10th
The transport of living plants and animals to areas beyond their native range has been practiced by human beings for thousands of years. While some introductions are intentional, others occur by accident or happenstance. Regardless of...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual who's who of invasive plants, herbs, vines, shrubs, and trees. This comprehensive site provides easy-to-read fact sheets that contain native ranges, plant descriptions, ecological threats, U.S. distributions & habitats,...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Invasive Plants: Saguaro National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the plants from other regions that now reside in Arizona's Saguaro National Park.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet: Biological Roulette: Alien Species

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on the roulette wheel and see how some alien species were introduced into the United States and the effect they have had on our country. This is part of an archived Smithsonian exhibit.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Cuyahoga Valley: Nature and Science: Nonnative Species

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the impact of invasions of non-native plant and insect species in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio, including the gypsy moth and the emerald ash borer.
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Other

Georgia Invasive Species Task Force

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides pertinent info on different resources concerning pest and pest management. Specifics on Entomology, weeds, diseases, 4-H/FFA info, forestry.
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Other

University of Montana: Wilderness Connect: Threats to Wilderness

For Students 9th - 10th
Climate change, overuse, fire suppression, pollution, invasive species and disease, lack of public awareness, and technology are threatening our wilderness areas. These problems are discussed and suggestions are made as to what can be...
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Other

What Are Aquatic Nuisance Species and Their Impacts?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a basic explanation of what nonindigenous species are, their environmental and economic impacts, and public health concerns. Specific examples of nonindigenous animals and plants are given and the huge impact they have...

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