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Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Lesson Plan

Download AIS Intro PowerPoint Slides Download Ballast Water PowerPoint Slides Updated February 15, 2022 In this Great Lakes Invaders Investigation students will learn the difference between native, non-native, and invasive species. Students will learn about invasive species introduced to the Great Lakes, how they were introduced, why these species are a problem, and various management practices that can be used to prevent further spread or introduction of aquatic invasive species. After completing this investigation, students in grades 5-8 will be able to: Differentiate between native, non-native, and invasive species. Identify Great Lakes aquatic invasive species and state why they are a problem. Suggest management recommendations based on species characteristics. The lesson plan is best used with an invasive species education kits called the Attack Pack. Attack Packs include examples of invasive species associated with the lesson plan and information cards on each organisms. To borrow an Attack Pack for free contact your local Ohio Sea Grant Educator. Sue Bixler, bixler.42@osu.edu (Toledo area and southeast Michigan) Tory Gabriel, gabriel.78@osu.edu (Oak Harbor area) Sarah Orlando, orlando.42@osu.edu (Sandusky/Lorain area) Scott Hardy, hardy.116@osu.edu (Cleveland area) Jill Bartolotta, bartolotta.2@osu.edu (Mentor/Ashtabula area)

Published: Sep 11, 2020
Last Modified: Feb 15, 2022
Length: 30 pages
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Contributors

 Jill Ferlinc Bartolotta

Jill Ferlinc Bartolotta

Extension Educator, Ohio Sea Grant College Program

Susan Marie Bixler

Education and Outreach Assistant, Stone Laboratory

Description

Download AIS Intro PowerPoint Slides

Download Ballast Water PowerPoint Slides

Updated February 15, 2022

In this Great Lakes Invaders Investigation students will learn the difference between native, non-native, and invasive species. Students will learn about invasive species introduced to the Great Lakes, how they were introduced, why these species are a problem, and various management practices that can be used to prevent further spread or introduction of aquatic invasive species.

After completing this investigation, students in grades 5-8 will be able to:

  • Differentiate between native, non-native, and invasive species.
  • Identify Great Lakes aquatic invasive species and state why they are a problem.
  • Suggest management recommendations based on species characteristics.

The lesson plan is best used with an invasive species education kits called the Attack Pack. Attack Packs include examples of invasive species associated with the lesson plan and information cards on each organisms. To borrow an Attack Pack for free contact your local Ohio Sea Grant Educator.