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Introduction to Invasive Species

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Students explore the environment by identifying invasive species. In this ecosystem observation activity, 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.

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invasive species, the environment

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environmental activity, hawaiian ecosystem, invasive species, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Project-Based Learning
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