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Invasive Species Digital Information Hub

Provided by: Oregon Invasive Species Council |Published on: June 7, 2023

Graphs/Tables Grades 6-8, 9-12, ap-college

Synopsis

This interactive tool provides images, descriptions, calls to action, and links to additional information about invasive species in Oregon.
Students can view the "alert" species at the top and then browse through the categories of invasive species below to learn what to look out for.
They will learn about animals with varying classes and degrees of establishment within Oregon, as well as the impacts each animal has on the human health, ecology, and economy of Oregon.

Subjects: Biology, Civics

Authors: Oregon Invasive Species Council

Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Oregon

Languages: English

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Additional Prerequisites

Teachers should explore the hub before class to help students navigate it.
Students should have a basic understanding of ecosystems and native vs. non-native species.

Differentiation

This resource could supplement a lesson on the different ways an ecosystem can be altered and why changes in an ecosystem are noteworthy.
This resource could augment a class discussion on how the economy is affected by environmental changes and ecosystem disruption.
This resource could enhance a lesson on biodiversity, why it matters, and how invasive species affect it.
This resource could support a classroom discussion on how countries can prevent the spread of invasive species within their borders, especially as climate change is causing the geographic shift of many species.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.