What is invading Texas?
Texas has been invaded! These invaders are not just nuisances, but are causing serious damage to the Lone Star State. The federal government defines an “invasive species” as “a species that is non-native or alien to the ecosystem” and “causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.” Something must be done to rid our state of these harmful critters!
Photo credits: Zebra Mussels: Courtesy of NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory via Flickr Creative Commons Giant Salvinia: Courtesy of Michael J. Barritt via Flickr Creative Commons |
Plan
Use the research guide/note taking orgranizer
• record notes in your own words • Determine what you want to educate the public about these species • |
Investigate
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Create
•Complete the note organizer
~Create a brochure or flyer that educates the public on the problems the species is causing and ways to help eliminate them from the Texas ecosystems |
Evaluate
• Follow all directions
Complete notes in your own words Be solution oriented in your project Cite all sources |