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Invasive Species

What are invasive species? How do they move around the planet? What are their impacts on native ecosystems? How do these impacts occur? How can we stop the spread of invasive species? Students will answer these questions by examining the introduction of European green crabs to native eelgrass habitats.

Documents and Resources:

Curriculum connections:
Alberta Science Grade 9: Biological Diversity (Unit A), especially outcome 4

Resources:

• Pre-lab activities including worksheet (Word document)
• Post-lab activities including worksheet (Word document)
• Lesson plan for teachers not participating in this live lab video conference (Word document
• Field guide to invasive species in eelgrass communities (PDF)

Associated answer keys for the activities can be accessed through our Moodle site. For access to these resources, please email us either from your school/district email address, or with a letter on institutional letterhead indicating that you are a teacher. We will respond with instructions on how to access the materials.

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