1. Invasive Species Teaching Science Chelsea Crane

2. What would happen of you asked your parents to change your allowance from 1¢ a week and then have them double it every week after?

3. Knowledge Scale On a scale of 1-10; 1 being not at all and 10 being an expert. On a scale of 1-10; 1 being not at all and 10 being an expert. Write on your whiteboard a number. Write on your whiteboard a number. Do you know what an invasive species is?

4. Table of Contents What is an invasive species? What is an invasive species? How do we stop invasive species? How do we stop invasive species? Are there invasive species in Maine? Are there invasive species in Maine? What are the most problematic invasive species? What are the most problematic invasive species? How can we find invasive species and help? How can we find invasive species and help?

5. What is an Invasive Species? Invader Invader Can be a Plant or Animal Can be a Plant or Animal Disrupt an ecosystem Disrupt an ecosystem Take over another species habitat Take over another species habitat Can kill off the other species Can kill off the other species

6. How do we stop Invasive Species? Be aware Be aware Buy non-invasive alternatives in gardens Buy non-invasive alternatives in gardens Clean off boat before transporting Clean off boat before transporting Don’t “pack the pest” Don’t “pack the pest” Don’t release aquarium animals or plants into wild Don’t release aquarium animals or plants into wild Volunteer to help remove species from parks Volunteer to help remove species from parks

7. Are There Invasive Species in Maine? Yes there are invasive species in Maine Yes there are invasive species in Maine They are everywhere! They are everywhere! Lakes Lakes Rivers Rivers Oceans Oceans Forests Forests

8. What are the most Problematic Invasive Species? Constrictors Constrictors Asian Carp Asian Carp Zebra Mussels Zebra Mussels Mongoose Mongoose Starlings Starlings

9. How can we Find Invasive Species and Help? Vital Signs! Vital Signs! Gulf of Maine Research Institute Gulf of Maine Research Institute Listing of species Listing of species Field work Field work Report findings Report findings Scientist feedback Scientist feedback