Invasive Species Lesson Plan and Game
Created by Teacher(s): Mallory Swafford|Published on: May 31, 2022
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Biology, Geography
Duration: 1 hour
Created by: New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New Jersey
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students learn how cultural practices can spread not only ideas and traditions, but also invasive species into new areas.
Inquire: Students watch a video outlining invasive species and write a summary outlining their new knowledge.
Investigate: Students play a digital game and a hands-on game to understand how invasive species can outcompete native species in their environments.
Inspire: Students use guided questions to conduct research about an invasive species in their community and create a presentation to spread awareness.
Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.
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Mallory Swafford
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I graduated in 2014 from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale with a zoology degree. I worked in the field of zoology until 2018 when I decided to make the switch to education. I now am certified to teach first through sixth grades in general education. I am endorsed in middle grades science and I expect to finish my master's in high school biology this year. I love teaching science and am excited to work with the Subject to Climate team!
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