This lesson contains 26 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.
Lesson duration is: 120 min
Items in this lesson
Slide 1 - Slide
Expected Learning Outcomes
I WILL BE ABLE TO:
* share my views about the effect invasive animal species have on the environment.
* read the short read ‘Invasive Species', and answer the questions based on the same.
Slide 2 - Slide
Let's share...
What are invasive animal species,
and what effect do they have
on the environment?
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LET'S READ...
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In what ways has the eastern grey squirrel adapted well?
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Slide 7 - Open question
Why have the red squirrels in the UK plummeted?
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3:00
Slide 8 - Open question
How are the common brushtail possums posing a huge problem for the farmers?
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Slide 9 - Open question
Who or what has kept the possum population in check?
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Slide 10 - Open question
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Home Fun
Create a flowchart for Macquarie Island detailing how its animal population has changed over time, and the various ways that humans have intervened to repair the damage they caused.
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SUCCESS CRITERIA Now, I CAN: * share my views about the effect invasive animal species have on the environment. * answer the questions based on the short read 'Invasive Species'.
A
Strongly agree
B
Agree
C
I need some help.
Slide 13 - Quiz
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Slide 15 - Slide
Expected Learning Outcomes
I WILL BE ABLE TO:
* share my views about the effect invasive animal species have on the environment.
* read the short read ‘Invasive Species', and answer the questions based on the same.
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LET'S READ...
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Why were the cane toads deliberately brought in coastal North Queensland?
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3:00
Slide 20 - Open question
Which habitats do the brown rats thrive in?
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Slide 21 - Open question
Why did the hunters bring cats and rabbits to Macquarie Island?
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Slide 22 - Open question
In not more than 70 words, briefly describe the joint eradication program that began on Macquarie Island in 2010.
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Slide 23 - Open question
Home Fun
Record a one-minute response to the question on Flipgrid:
Why is it important to control the spread of different animal species across countries and continents?
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SUCCESS CRITERIA Now, I CAN: * share my views about the effect invasive animal species have on the environment. * answer the questions based on the short read 'Invasive Species'.