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Lesson Title: Real-life Aliens: Introduced Species
Levels: high school - undergraduate
Summary: This lesson examines issues stemming from introduced and invasive species. Students can gather statistical information about local invasives, interview animal and plant inspectors at an international airport, investigate the pet parrot trade … and more!
To Open Lesson:
https://scienceinstyle.com/biodiversity/lessons/simberlofflessons.pdf

This lesson accompanies the article "Introduced Species: The Threat to Biodiversity ..." at https://scienceinstyle.com/biodiversity/simberloff.html

Notes:
» This lesson includes article content and extension questions, as well as activity handouts for different grade levels. It has been written by a science educator to specifically accompany the above referenced article.
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