Short Read: Invasive Species

• ENGLISH
• Secondary Education
• Age 12,13

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.  

 

Let's share...

What are invasive animal species,

and what effect do they have

on the environment?

LET'S READ...

In what ways has the eastern grey squirrel adapted well?

Why have the red squirrels in the
UK plummeted?

How are the common brushtail possums
posing a huge problem
for the farmers?

Who or what has kept
the possum population in check?

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. 

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'.  

1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. I need some help.

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.  

LET'S READ...

Why were the cane toads
deliberately brought in coastal
North Queensland?

Which habitats do the
brown rats thrive in?

Why did the hunters bring cats and rabbits to Macquarie Island?

In not more than 70 words, briefly describe the joint eradication program that began on
Macquarie Island in 2010.

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? 

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'.  

1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. I need some help.