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Competing Crayfish Game, Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems, Lesson 6
Lesson Summary In this lesson, students model impacts of invasive species by playing an engaging game…
Collecting Reliable Crayfish Data, Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems, Lesson 5
Lesson Summary In this lesson, students participate in a scientific field study* and apply what they…
Full Curriculum: Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems
Curriculum Developed by: Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant This curriculum is made possible through a partnership between Engaging…
Article: Alien Language Series Part 5 – What’s in a (species) name?
This article discusses the justification for reviewing and changing the names of certain species with culturally…
Article: Alien Language Series Part 4 – The importance of metaphor
This article explains how to effectively utilize metaphors to communicate with those unfamiliar with invasive species,…
Article: Alien Language Series Part 3 – Using controlled vocabulary to talk about invasive species
This article discusses the vocabulary used when communicating about invasive species. It includes a flow chart…
Article: Alien Language Series Part 2 – Stages of invasion
This article answers the questions, Do all introduced species become invasive? Does ‘established’ mean permanent? This article…
Article: Alien Language Series Part 1 – Understanding terminology about nonindigenous species
This article answers the question, What is the difference between exotic, nonindigenous, non-native, alien, nuisance, and…
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