Invasive+Species

=Objectives:= Students will: 1. Do internet research on an invasive species. 2. Assume the role of an ecologist and a part of an ecological team (group). 3. Discuss the impact the invasive species has on the environment. 3. Offer possible solutions to control the invasive species in the environment. 4. Present the groups findings in a wiki page on the class wiki.

=Upon completing this project you will be able to:= Post to a wiki Upload files and images Edit Effectively communicate with group members in person and electronically Distribute the workload evenly Evaluate the validity of resources[| Kathy Schrock] Properly cite the information sources Properly cite the image sources

=Assignment:= Your assignment is to assume the role of an ecologist working with a team to study an invasive species of your choice. Your team will do internet research to learn more about your invasive species. Simply click on this to find the the type of information that I expect you to include on your page. Once you've completed your research, you will be required to present your findings in a wiki page on a the class wiki.

=How will the group be assessed?= ,

=Getting Started: Here are some helpful resources for you to access.=

[|invasive species info] [|invasive species wikipedia] [|nature conservancy] [|Kirby Library Database] [|US fish and wildlife]

 =Check out this Cool Environmental Music while your working!=

[|The Ballad of Aquatic Invasive Species] [|One Bait, One Lake] [|Clean Boats, Clean Waters] media type="file" key="09 The 3 R's.m4a"

