Invasive species Lesson Plans

Students explore the environment by identifying invasive species. In this ecosystem observation lesson, students identify the native species that exist in an exotic land such as Hawaii and the impact of invasive plants, insects and animals. Students define vocabulary terms and complete a KWL chart based upon their research of the different species.

Students examine how populations grow and how invasive species can affect the balance of ecosystems. They simulate the growth of lily pads, analyze and record the data, and simulate the results of an invasive species on an ecosystem.

Fifth graders explore how invasive species affect the Great Lakes. In this science lesson, 5th graders research invasive species and create a food chain involving the invasive species. Students discuss how the environment is affected by the invasive species.

Students view a video about non-native/invasion species. They create a non-native/invasion species that they think would have an impact on farming, industry, recreation, or water in the local environment.

Learners develop electronic communication skills through a discussion board while peer reviewing a paper on invasive species. Students work in groups of three to provide constructive feedback on a classmate's paper.

Students explore how invasive species can change an environment. In this critical thinking lesson plan, students study how invasive animals can change an environments population. They will discuss the implications of an invasive species and the importance of conservation after watching videos and reading news articles.

Students read articles about invasive species and how they spread. In this invasive species lesson plan, students read 7 articles about invasive species and how to stop them.

Learners use the Internet to research non-native plants that exist in their local community. Using this information, they analyze the invasive species effect on their environment. In groups, they plan and execute their own project to remove the invasive species.

Tenth graders explore different ways to control aquatic invasive species. In this ecology instructional activity, 10th graders play the role of a member of the Dept of Natural Resources. They decide whether money should be spent on control or prevention of invasive species.

Young scholars explore invasive species. In this species analysis lesson, students observe invasive species and review the impact the species have on the environment. Young scholars work in groups to investigate the species in varying habitats. Students use their photos to design a PowerPoint or poster comparing the areas of species.