INVASIVE SPECIES are living things that are not native to a particular location. They often thrive in their introduced area pushing out other flora and fauna. These out-of-place plants and animals cause harm to the environment and economy causing a wide range of problems.
Ask students to learn about an invasive species and debate possible solutions to the problem.
Read the recently published graphic nonfiction for youth, then learn more at the websites:
BEWARE THE BURMESE PYTHONS written by Etta Kaner with illustrations by Phil Nicholls uses a comic format to share information about invasive animal species. This attractive work of graphic nonfiction successfully introduces youth to the destruction of invasive animal species and the question of how to address the problem. Each two-page, newspaper-type spread introduces a different animal and its impact. The book concludes with a glossary, sources, and additional information. ARC courtesy of Kids Can Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group.
WHAT ARE INVASIVE SPECIES? from the National Part Service provides a short video and information about native species, non-native species, and invasive species.
To learn more, go to https://www.nps.gov/subjects/invasive/what-are-invasive-species.htm.
The NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES INFORMATION CENTER at the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides information about invasive species and the US government response to these plants, animals, and other living organisms.
To visit the website, go to https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/what-are-invasive-species.
INVASIVE SPECIES from National Geographic provides an introduction and examples of invasive species and their impact.
To read the article, go to https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/invasive-species.
