They're
Here: A Coast-to-Coast Investigation of Invasive SpeciesNovember 2005
They're
Here: A Coast-to-Coast Investigation of Invasive Species
November 2005
In the September 2005 issue of Science Scope, we explored the world of invasive plant species (Audet 2005). According to the National Invasive Species Council, an invasive species is defined as a species that is (1) nonnative (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration, and (2) whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.
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http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2007-01/ss0511_62.pdf
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Chesapeake
Bay Critters
November 2005
This article describes a way to teach students about the Chesapeake Bay, the
watershed, the organisms that live there, and our impact on the ecosystem. Through
a variety of experiences, students learn about diversity, interdependence of
organisms, the relationship of organisms to their environment, and environmental
responsibility.
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http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=ss&n=51195
A Hitchhiker's
Guide to the Invasive Plant Universe
September 2005
Invade the science curriculum with Alien Invaders, a comprehensive activity
that investigates invasive plant species and their ecological roles.
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http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=ss&n=50840
Plant
the Seeds of Knowledge
February 2003
Why use plants in your science laboratory? First of all, they are an excellent
way to implement hands-on, inquiry-based science at the middle school level.
Second, plants help students better understand the role of plants in the ecosystem
and general environment.
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