You Poured it Where? A Case Study in Invasive Species
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- Original Source:National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
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This case focuses on the invasive aquarium strain of Caulerpa taxifolia to introduce students to issues about invasive species. Specifically, students learn to identify some of the traits that make a species potentially invasive and explore how individual decisions can have big impacts on the ecosystem. The case uses a story/handout that sets the stage combined with a New York Times article for further background. The students are then guided through a series of PowerPoint slides (~5MB) in class that provide additional information, prompts for small group discussion, and multiple-choice “clicker questions.” The case is suitable for introductory biology and ecology courses. Less
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Grade: 9 to 12, Undergraduate to Graduate
Topics: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Ecology & Ecosystems, Professional Development, Education, Child Development & Family Services, Earth's Resources, Life Sciences, History-Social Science, Earth & Space Science
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- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Teachers