1. Ecosystems Change Due to: #3: Invasive Species
An introduced species is one that is not native and is either deliberately or accidentally introduced into a new habitat by human activity.
An introduced species becomes an invasive species when it has a negative effect on our economy, environment, and/or our health.
Not all introduced species are invasive!

2. *Follow Handout Guidelines! – due Wednesday!
Wanted Poster
Research an invasive plant or animal
Your poster will include things like:
Common name
Properly written scientific name
Where is this organism native to?
How did it get to the United States?
Why is this organism a problem?
What is being done to eradicate (remove) it?
*Follow Handout Guidelines! – due Wednesday!

3. Invasive Species Spotlight
National Geographic: Fire Ants Surviving and Thriving

4. Fire ants are blamed for more than $5 billion in medical and agricultural damage each year.