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CFRE has a variety of activities and lessons to support educators to meet learning goals. Each activity can stand alone, and each lesson includes multiple activities that can stand alone or be used to investigate an overarching phenomenon. Lessons are designed to integrate multiple subject areas and include standards for each as appropriate.
The following activities and lessons are focused on invasive species and grouped by grade bands.
Students research invasive species, their history in the Great Lakes region, spread/movement to various locations, and impact on ecosystems, economies, or human health. Students use technology to learn more about an invasive species and plot locations on Great Lakes Basin maps to visually see the spread of the species.
Mapping the Spread Activity Outline
Student Project Overview PowerPoint
Mapping the Spread Student Activity Sheet
Mapping the Spread Teacher Key_ Eurasian Ruffe
Mapping the Spread Teacher Key_ Eurasian Watermilfoil
Mapping the Spread Teacher Key_ European frog-bit
Mapping the Spread Teacher Key_ Purple loosestrife
Mapping the Spread Teacher Key_ Sea Lamprey
Buckthorn Invasion Model Activity Outline
Buckthorn Invasion Model Introductory Presentation
Buckthorn Invasion Model Introductory Presentation PowerPoint
Buckthorn Invasion Model pictures
Buckthorn Invasion Model pictures
Sea Lamprey Sampler Activity Outline
Sea Lamprey Sampler Presentation Rubric
Sea Lamprey Sampler Presentations Note Sheet Teacher Key
Sea Lamprey Sampler Presentations Note Sheet
CFRE offers a variety of field trip programs for preK-12th grade students to support what you are doing in the classroom. Search our list of program offerings.
CFRE offers a variety of field trip programs for preK-12th grade students to support what you are doing in the classroom. Search our list of program offerings