Aquatic Invaders Activity Guide for Educators

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Ready to explore and educate your students about nearby wetlands, lakes, streams, ponds, and other freshwater habitats?

This Aquatic Invaders Activity Guide is suitable for schools, youth groups, camps, and recreation programming.

Even if a freshwater habitat is not readily accessible to visit, each of us is connected to water as it flows through the watershed where we live, play, and learn. No matter where we are, we can all learn about and help protect freshwater habitats and biodiversity.

Whether used in the classroom, the schoolyard, in a nearby green space or remote protected area, students will enjoy these hands-on activities and will be empowered to take action to protect freshwater habitats from harmful invasive species. While the activities are recommended for grades K-8/ages 5 to 13, they can easily be adapted to suit other ages  and audiences.

The Activity Guide includes helpful background information, species teaching cards, and a variety of engaging activities to learn about aquatic invasive species, their impacts, and ways we all can help prevent their spread. You will find active games, art projects, place-based sensory awareness, research projects, scientific data collection and more! It also provides pages that are readily available for photocopying for learners.

As students participate in the activities, they will be well on their way to becoming a “Healthy Habitat Hero”. Be sure to check out the Healthy Aquatic Habitat Hero Bingo Card provided in the Appendix and keep track of your progress as you explore the activities. When you are ready, test your knowledge and have some fun with the Aquatic Invaders Trivia Challenge!