AIS CURRICULUM
INVADERS OF THE WATERS
These lesson plans can be used in grades K-12. Each chapter indicates which grade it is best used with, however they can be modified to fit each grade level.
Cover Page and Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Water Importance
Chapter 2: Healthy Aquatic Ecosystem Components/Functions
2. It's an Algae Eat Algae World
Chapter 3: What is an Invasive?
1. Aquatic Invaders: Invasive Species
3. Invasion!!
Chapter 4: Invasive Effects on the Ecosystem
1. Bioinvasion
2. Invasives in our Neighborhood
Chapter 5: Type of Aquatic Invasive Plants
1. Aquatic Invasive Plants Taking Over
3. Aquatic Invasive Plant Identification
Chapter 6: Type of Animal Invasives
3. Types of Aquatic Invasive Animals
Chapter 7: Water Activity Considerations
1. Develop a Wellhead Protection Program
3. Zebra Mussels in the Great Lakes Ecosystem
Chapter 8: Prevention of Spreading Invasives
2. Invasive Species Media Campaign
3. Working Together to Live Together
Appendix A: Science Performance Standards
Appendix B: Invasive and Native Species Cards
Appendix C: Invasive or Native Activity Spinner and Stage Signs
