Introduced Species: Can We Balance Human Systems with Natural Processes? [microform] : Global Environmental Change Series
- Bib ID:
- 5620593
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- National Science Teachers Association, Arlington, VA
- Description:
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- [Washington D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1998
- 66 p.
- ISBN:
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- 9780873551922
- 0873551923
- Summary:
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The seven activities contained in this book are designed to equip students (grades 9-12) with scientific tools and skills for understanding what introduced species are, how they impact natural processes and human systems, and what may be done about them. The activities are designed to link the biology and ecology of introduced species with insights and information derived from other disciplines and areas of study. Organizationally, the book's activities follow the journey of an introduced species once it reaches a new environment. Activities include: (1) Defining Native, Introduced, and Invasive Species; (2) Introduced Species Dispersal; (3) Competing; (4) Hybridizing; (5) Rapid Evolution and the House Sparrow; (6) Environmental Change and Controlling Impacts; and (7) Balancing Human Systems with Natural Processes. Using the red fire ant as a case study, each activity contains a sidebar demonstrating how the red fire ant moves through that particular stage of its own journey, thus helping students connect their general understanding of the science behind introduced species with more specific knowledge about a particular species. Activities also contain background information and suggestions for further study. Contains a resource list. (PVD)
- Notes:
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- Availability: National Science Teachers Association, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201-3000; phone: 800-722-6782 (NSTA Stock No. PB 138X04, $12.95).
- Sponsoring Agency: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Research and Development.
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- Teachers.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- National Science Teachers Association, Arlington, VA
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2068 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1998
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