Last updated: March 8, 2019
Lesson Plan
"Everglades Most Wanted" Don't Let it Loose: 5-8 Grade
- Grade Level:
- Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Subject:
- Science
- Lesson Duration:
- 60 Minutes
- State Standards:
- Next generation Florida Standards
5th Science: SC.5.L.15, LA/Reading: LA.5.1.6.2
6th Science: SC.6.L.14 LA/Reading: LA.6.1.6.2
7th Science: SC.7.L.17 LA/Reading: LA.7.1.6.2
8th LA/Reading: LA.8.1.6.2, LA.8.1.6.4
Essential Question
What is the different between exotic and native species?
Objective
Students will be able to define exotic and native species and give an example of each. Students will be able to explain how an exotic species can harm native species or habitats.
Background
Our "Don't let it Loose" unit is broken into seven lesson plans, each taking 45 minutes to 4 classroom periods to complete, and targeted primarily at middle school students. A class needn't complete every lesson in the unit, though some lessons do refer to one another. However, each lesson comes with its own set of objectives and resources.
Preparation
Incorporate the Everglades into your lesson planning. In partnership with teachers, we are proud to offer multidisciplinary, curriculum-based activities that bring relevant lessons from the field into the classroom. These materials can be used as pre-site lessons for any in-park field trip. Please click here to view a list of Everglades Curriculum Materials.
Procedure
To request hard copies or digital copies of the following activity guides, please email the Everglades Education Department or call (305) 242-7753.
Vocabulary
Competition, Exotic Species, Habitat, Native Species