ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES
INVASIVE SPECIES
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
LO1.2
Use scientific reasoning to ask questions, make observations, and investigate ideas to acquire knowledge and solve problems.
LO2
Analyze how the needs of organisms are met within a habitat.
LO3
Analyze the effect that environmental changes have on organisms and their habitats.
LO4
Apply mathematical thinking to solve problems.
LO5
Collaborate effectively on a diverse and multi-disciplinary team.
LO6
Communicate effectively for specific purposes using the appropriate platform, tool, format, or digital media.
LO7
Practice ethical behavior in all settings.
consequence- Something that happens as a result of a particular action.
environmental change- A change to the surroundings caused by human activity or a natural event.
invasive species- An organism that is not native to a habitat and causes harm to the environment.
native species-An organism that naturally lives in a habitat.
trend- A pattern found in data.
INVASIVE SPECIES SIMULATION
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
EQ1
How does an animal’s habitat affect its survival?
EQ2
How do environmental changes affect organisms?
EQ3
How can a step-by-step process help you design or improve a solution to a problem?
