Invasive Species Curricula for Teachers
Alien Invasions
Weed curriculum for grades K-12. Lessons fit with NSES and activities integrate social studies, art, language arts, and math components. It combine invasive plant information within regularly scheduled NSES curriculum topics. To view contents go to http://www.weedinvasion.org/weed_home.php
Weed curriculum for grades K-12. Lessons fit with NSES and activities integrate social studies, art, language arts, and math components. It combine invasive plant information within regularly scheduled NSES curriculum topics. To view contents go to http://www.weedinvasion.org/weed_home.php
Return of the Natives
Restoration Education Project is a four part curriculum for educators who want to be part of the battle to save native plant communities from the threat of invasive weeds. To view contents go to http://watershed.csumb.edu/ron/roncor/cor/index.htm
Restoration Education Project is a four part curriculum for educators who want to be part of the battle to save native plant communities from the threat of invasive weeds. To view contents go to http://watershed.csumb.edu/ron/roncor/cor/index.htm
Invaders of the Forest
An educator guide to invasive plants of Wisconsin forests, activities for K-12. Many activities are transferable to Indiana forests. To view contents go to http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/teacher/invasivesguide/Invaders%20of%20the%20Forest.pdf
An educator guide to invasive plants of Wisconsin forests, activities for K-12. Many activities are transferable to Indiana forests. To view contents go to http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/teacher/invasivesguide/Invaders%20of%20the%20Forest.pdf
Invasive Plants Take Root in Alaska
Curriculum designed for grades 9-12 and intended for educators to integrate into their classroom invasive species education. This curriculum includes a variety for modules including labs and online mapping programs. To view contents go to www.homerswcd.org/invedu
Curriculum designed for grades 9-12 and intended for educators to integrate into their classroom invasive species education. This curriculum includes a variety for modules including labs and online mapping programs. To view contents go to www.homerswcd.org/invedu
Additional Web Resources for Invasive Species Education Materials
United States Department of Agriculture: Resource Library; Educational Resources K-12
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/resources/educk12.shtml
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/resources/educk12.shtml
National Biological Information Infrastructure: Ecological Topics-Invasive Species; Resources for Teachers and Students http://www.nbii.gov/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=945&&PageID=2757&mode=2&in_hi_userid=2&cached=true
Midwest Invasive Plant Network: Invasive Plant Education Materials; PDF listing Books, Posters, Videos, CDs, Websites and more from around the country. http://www.mipn.org/EducationMaterials.pdf
Local Educator Program Leaders
These local educators offer programs on invasive species, native species, biodiversity, and other environmental topics.
Elizabeth Tompkins
Natural Resources Coordinator
City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation
401 N Morton St. Suite 250
PO Box 848
Bloomington, IN 47402
Cathy Meyer
Naturalist
Monroe County Parks and Recreation
214 West Seventh Street, Suite 110
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-349-2805
Martha Miller
Monroe Co Soil and Water Conservation District
812-349-2046
Stacy Duke
Recreation Specialist
Conservation Education Program Coordinator
Hoosier National Forest
812 276 4726
Elizabeth Tompkins
Natural Resources Coordinator
City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation
401 N Morton St. Suite 250
PO Box 848
Bloomington, IN 47402
Cathy Meyer
Naturalist
Monroe County Parks and Recreation
214 West Seventh Street, Suite 110
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-349-2805
Martha Miller
Monroe Co Soil and Water Conservation District
812-349-2046
Stacy Duke
Recreation Specialist
Conservation Education Program Coordinator
Hoosier National Forest
812 276 4726