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Invasive Plants: Impact on Environment and People Lesson PlanInvasive Plants: Impact on Environment and People Lesson Plan
Publisher
Purdue University
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K - 5th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Year
2017
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Invasive Plants: Impact on Environment and People

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It's the attack of the invasive species! Young scientists simulate the behavior of an invasive species with a game-like activity. They assume the roles of native plants, invasive plants, and resources and watch the invasive plant takes over as the game progresses.

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Concepts

invasive species, environmental changes, environmental factors, native plants, population, forest ecosystems

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Repeat the game with different starting numbers and compare the time it takes for the invasive species to take over
  • Use with a lesson on wildlife conservation

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires time to collect and prepare materials
  • Expects pupils to be familiar with the needs of plants and animals

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  • Provides all necessary materials
  • Includes a set of reflection questions

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  • None

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