Content objectives, assement strategies, and precedures.
Standard Statement
Content Objectives
Students will be able to:
Assessment Strategies
Students should be able to:
Procedures
- 4.1.10 E: Identify the effects of humans and human events on watersheds.
- 4.3.10 C: Explain species diversity.
- 4.5.10 A: Identify introduced species that are classified as pests in their new environment.
- 4.5.10 C: Analyze the benefits to the environment and society associated with alternative practices used in Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
Content Objectives
Students will be able to:
- 1. Describe ways invasive species have affected the environment.
- 2. Explain how invasive species can decrease biodiversity.
- 3. Identify some of the better known invasive species and tell why they are considered pest.
- 4. Explain how invasive species can decrease biodiversity.
- 5. Recognize why it is unwise to bring exotic species into the United States.
Assessment Strategies
Students should be able to:
- 1. Name five invasive species and tell how each may affect the ecosystem.
- 2. Define words such as: exotic, invasive species, noxious, opportunist, and quarantine.
- 3. List three ways they can help prevent exotic species from becoming established.
- 4. Explain the different levels of IPM tactics and give examples of each level.
Procedures
- 1. Prior to showing the video in class, preview the video, review the background information, and prepare copies of the pre- and post-test.
2. Hand out the pre-test for the students to complete.
3. Show the video to the class.
4. Discuss the discussion questions.
5. Complete the post-test.
6. Assign other extension activities as appropriate.
