Transcript Invasive Species - E3T Lesson Plan

Real Life Aliens
EBC
Ecology Unit
What do these organisms have in
common?
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They have been introduced to an
ecosystem.
They are considered invasive.
They may cause environmental harm.
They may cause economical harm.
They may pose a threat to human health.
Key terms
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Native species - a species which is
native to an ecosystem
Alien species - a species not native to
the ecosystem.
Exotic species - a non-native species
When is an introduced species
invasive?
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A species in an ecosystem is considered to
be invasive when it is not native (alien) to
the ecosystem and cause economic and/or
environmental harm, or poses a threat to
human health.
All types of living organisms (plants,
animals, bacteria, etc.) can be invasive.
Your project
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You will research an invasive species and
give a news report or documentary using
either Power Point, Photo Story or Movie
Maker.
Requirements for project
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Must be 3-5 minutes in length.
Choose an Invasive Species which effects
Michigan ecosystems.
Give background information.
Explain how and why the species was
introduced.
How the species interacts in the ecosystem.
Harmful effects on ecosystem, economy, peoples
health.
What is being done about it?
Student example
Important Dates
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Monday; May 18, 2009:
Pick a partner
Choose an invasive species to research
Begin research
Tuesday; May 19, 2009:
Complete draft story board
Friday; May 22, 2009
Project is due- save it to teacher’s flash drive
A few of the Invasive Species in
Michigan
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Garlic Mustard
Phragmites
Hydrilla
Purple Loosestrife
Asian Carp
Eurasian Ruffe
White Perch
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Gypsy Moth
Emerald Ash Borer
Multicolor Asian Lady
Beetle
Round Goby
Zebra Mussels
Sea Lampreys
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Resources
http://www.great-lakes.net/envt/florafauna/invasive/invasive.html
oceanservice.noaa.gov/education
http://www.actionbioscience.org/biodiversity/simberloff.h
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MISD- E3T
Mr. Nuttall and Mr. Creps