Native & Invasive Species Digital Resources | Everglades Ecosystems Earth Day
Description
As enrichment, advanced students will complete 14 Google Slides as they learn about the native and invasive plants and animals in the Everglades ecosystems.
Not quite sure what to use for science enrichment for your high flyers? Advanced and gifted students often come in to science class knowing the basics and catch on to new concepts and vocabulary quickly. Instead of reviewing content they know well, let's provide them with an enrichment opportunity to dig deeper into interesting places like the Everglades.
Everglades Independent Study Topics
✓ Location and climate
✓ Abiotic and biotic components
✓ What invasive species are
✓ Invasive vs. native organisms
✓ Native organisms: red mangrove, American alligator, and Florida panther
✓ Invasive organisms: Burmese python, old world climbing fern, melaleuca tree
✓ Scientific solutions for invasive species
✓ Reflection
Who is this for?
I designed this resource with advanced students in mind. They can go deeper into different topics and expand their knowledge. You might use this with just a few students or an entire class. Trust your professional judgment. I recommend it for:
› Advanced learners
› Students who work well independently and are strong readers
› Students who learn quickly and need to go deeper into the material
› Homeschoolers
When should I use this?
This is an excellent enrichment activity and can be used as an alternate assignment for students who already know the vocabulary and content. I recommend using it for:
› Acceleration
› Station Work
› Enrichment
› Homeschool
Tech Check
✓ This resource can be used on a Chromebook, computer, laptop, or iPad. While it is designed for Google Classroom, it also may work on other platforms. If on an iPad, use the Google Slides app.
✓ Be sure students know how to use the resource. They need to know how to click links, move objects, type in text boxes, and search the internet if they need additional information.
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Product Notes
1. This file is not completely editable but some changes can be made in Google Slides.
2. This file includes a PDF from which you can access links to Make a Copy to your Google Drive.
3. This file is included in the 3rd Grade Science Bundle {Texas Edition}, 4th Grade Science Bundle {Texas Edition}, 5th Grade Science Bundle {Texas Edition}, and 5th Grade NGSS Science Bundle.
