Invasive Species STEAM Unit Resources by Berman, Tiffany (bermantn) https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit This Padlet is designed to provide all of the resources and basic content knowledge needed for teachers in grades 3-5 to design and implement a STEAM unit on local invasive species. Invasive Species will be abbreviated to IS in this Padlet as needed to preserve space. en-us 2020-06-10 02:03:07 UTC 2026-01-01 17:08:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f41c.png National Geographic - Invasive Species 101 bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/619857665 This short 3 minute video helps to explain how invasive species are brought into new environments, what damage they can cause, and how we can prevent them from entering a new areas.

This video is a good introduction to the concept of invasive species.

Vocabulary words to consider: Native, Non-native, Invasive, Environment]]> 2020-06-10 02:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/619857665 Britannica Kids - Invasive Species bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/619862192 This overview of invasive species includes a definition, description of the spread, examples, and some solutions for invasive species in language that is geared toward students.

This information may be used as is as a whole class on the website, to create a quick overview handout for students to read prior to beginning the unit, or during student research.]]> 2020-06-10 02:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/619862192 NWF - Invasive Species bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/619865419 This detailed overview on invasive species explains the exact issues that are caused by specific species, including the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug within ecosystems.]]> 2020-06-10 02:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/619865419 Invasive Species Location Resources - USA bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/619870026 TEACHER RESOURCE
This resource allows teachers to search by individual states and countries for articles and lists of invasive species. 

Teachers outside of Ohio could use this resource to create a list of invasive species local to them for students to choose from as they research.]]> 2020-06-10 02:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/619870026 iNaturalist - Invasive Species of Ohio bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/619872935 Both students and teachers could use this picture based list to find more information on local invasive species and identify a species for further examination.]]> 2020-06-10 02:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/619872935 Stink Bugs May be Good for Something? - Article with Music Video Parody bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/626204994 Are invasive species always a problem in the local ecosystem? This short article includes views of both the damage caused by stink bugs and how they may help other insects in the ecosystem.]]> 2020-06-14 18:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/626204994 Pestworld - Brown Marmorated Stink Bug bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/626208879 This article from 2012 goes into detail about the damage caused to agriculture by the brown marmorated stink bug. This information could be used to create a handout with some facts about this specific insect.]]> 2020-06-14 18:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/626208879 Pest Guide - For Kids bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/626211674 This resource could be used to help students research some details of specific species after a list of local invasive species has been developed. Not all of the pests listed are invasive species, teachers should direct students to which pests they might focus on based upon their locality.]]> 2020-06-14 18:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/626211674 Build an Insect Model bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/626215380 This education.com lesson plan describes the steps that might be taken to build a model of an insect. It includes material lists and detailed directions. 

A focus could be included on how to find the measurements for an insect's size and what calculation will be used to translate those measurements to the replica.]]> 2020-06-14 18:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/626215380 Video - Using Model Magic to create an insect bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/626218413 This example describes how to use model magic to create an insect, specifically a butterfly as an example. There are detailed descriptions of how to use the model magic including hand motions and techniques. This would be useful for a teacher who wants to use model magic and is not familiar with it.]]> 2020-06-14 18:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/626218413 Weird and Wired Tech bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/626222724 This article includes descriptions and two videos for technology that has been created to help fight invasive species. ]]> 2020-06-14 18:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/626222724 Teach Engineering Lesson - Build Your Own Insect Trap bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/627591637 This lesson could be used in part or as a starting point to help teachers determine the necessary materials and steps toward creating an insect trap.]]> 2020-06-15 15:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/627591637 Popular Science - DIY Bug Traps bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/627595113 These traps could be used as examples for students. How could they be improved? What problems might one encounter using these traps? Could one of these ideas be adjusted to work for the invasive insect you are focusing on?]]> 2020-06-15 15:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/627595113 Reflecting in STEM - Teacher Resource bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/627598705 This article describes the important of reflecting on STEM activities and gives ideas for what that reflection might look like. This is a resource for teachers to help them understand the need for reflection.]]> 2020-06-15 16:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/627598705 STEM Reflection Journal - Paid Resource bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/627601169 Teachers could purchase this reflection journal to use in their classroom.]]> 2020-06-15 16:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/627601169 STEM/STEAM Planning and Reflection Sheets - Paid Resource bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/627607697 This paid resource could be used for planning and reflecting on STEM activities and units.]]> 2020-06-15 16:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/627607697 Invasive Species bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634552225 Definition: Any species that has been introduced to an environment where it is not native, and that has since become a nuisance through rapid spread and increase in numbers, often to the detriment of native species.]]> 2020-06-20 18:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634552225 Species bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634552818 Kids Definition:
1: a group of similar living things that ranks below the genus in scientific classification and is made up of individuals able to produce offspring with one another]]> 2020-06-20 18:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634552818 Native bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634554214 Definition: An animal or plant found naturally in a given place.]]> 2020-06-20 18:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634554214 Ecosystem bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634554546 Definition: An ecosystem is made up of all of the living and nonliving things in an area. This includes all of the plants, animals, and other living things that make up the communities of life in an area.]]> 2020-06-20 18:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634554546 Environment bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634555115 Definition: All the physical surroundings on Earth are called the environment. The environment includes everything living and everything nonliving.]]> 2020-06-20 18:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634555115 Replica bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634555722 Kids Definition: a very exact copy]]> 2020-06-20 18:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634555722 Participate in the USDA's Asian Longhorned Beetle Hunt bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634557992 Students can search their home areas for signs of the ALB and report them to the USDA to help eradicate this invasive species.

This could be a class project or given to students as an expansion project for extra credit.]]> 2020-06-20 19:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634557992 Outsmart Project - Mass. bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634559609 Students in Massachusetts can join the Outsmart Project to help find invasive plants and insects using a phone app or digital camera.

This could also be a full class project or given to students as an extra credit option.]]> 2020-06-20 19:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634559609 iNaturalist bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634562675 Find a local iNaturalist cataloging project for an invasive species and share it with your students. Students and families can use a phone app to help catalog the location of plants, animals, and insects in their community.]]> 2020-06-20 19:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634562675 5 Favorite Bug Traps bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634564746 This website includes quick descriptions for 5 possible insect traps. These could be used to help guide materials or to get students started creating their own trap.]]> 2020-06-20 19:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634564746 Semi-Permanent Community Trap bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634565254 Using the student's trap designs work as a group to determine which traps worked the best and why. Use this data to design a semi-permanent insect trap for the community or school to help fight invasive species locally.

]]> 2020-06-20 19:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634565254 Control Mechanisms for IS bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634566851 "There are three main methods used for control of invasive species -- biological, mechanical, and chemical.
  • Biological control is the intentional manipulation of natural enemies by humans for the purpose of controlling pests.
  • Mechanical control includes mowing, hoeing, cultivation, and hand pulling.
  • Chemical control is the use of herbicides.
You can also use a combination of these three methods in an integrated weed management approach which some authorities would consider as the fourth method."

]]> 2020-06-20 19:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634566851 Socratic Q&A bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634568410 This Q&A resource includes brief descriptions of types of invasive species control: manual, mechanical, or chemical.]]> 2020-06-20 19:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634568410 Science Warriors: The Battle Against Invasive Species (Scientists in the Field Series) bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634602126 by Sneed B. Collard III

This book describing how scientists in the field work to fight invasive species is meant for ages 10-12 and grades 5-7.

Find it here:
https://www.amazon.com/Science-Warriors-Against-Invasive-Scientists/dp/0618756361]]> 2020-06-20 20:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634602126 Aliens from Earth: When Animals and Plants Invade Other Ecosystems bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634607156 by Mary Batten  (Author), Beverly Doyle (Illustrator)

This book for ages 8-12 and grades 3-7 discusses the impact of invasive plants and animals on local ecosystems.

Find it here:
https://www.amazon.com/Aliens-Earth-Animals-Plants-Ecosystems/dp/1561459038]]> 2020-06-20 20:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634607156 Invasive Animal Species bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634608527 by Bobbie Kalman

This book for ages 7-10 and grades 2-3 talks specifically about the impact invasive animals have on the environment.

Find it here:
https://www.amazon.com/Invasive-Animal-Species-Science-Paperback/dp/0778728218]]> 2020-06-20 20:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634608527 What Can We Do about Invasive Species? bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634611495 by Lorijo Metz

This book is written for ages 7-10 and grades 2-4. It helps students understand what has been done to prevent or remove invasive species in the past.

Find it here:
https://www.amazon.com/Lorijo-Metz/dp/1435824873/ref=pd_sim_14_2/141-7826921-5942067]]> 2020-06-20 21:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634611495 The Threat of Invasive Species bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634612446 by Karen O'Connor

This book is for ages 8-11 and grades 3-4. It discusses the impact of invasive species on other animals and plants in that ecosystem.

Find it here:
https://www.amazon.com/Threat-Invasive-Species-Animal-Environmental/dp/1433997231]]> 2020-06-20 21:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634612446 The Engineering Design Process bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634626069 This resource for teachers describes the steps of the engineering design process to use when creating the insect trap.]]> 2020-06-20 21:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634626069 Insects Invade - Teacher Guide bermantn https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634627256 This Scholastic teacher guide can help provide a starting point for including mathematics into the unit.

Students can measure and graph the spread of invasive species over time or across an area.]]> 2020-06-20 21:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bermantn/invasivespeciesunit/wish/634627256