Description
Do you want to teach your students about invasive species? This is a great activity. Students will simulate the spread of invasive species with confetti or glitter as they move about the class, reading about six different invasive species and recording information about them. They will read informational text about and complete a graphing activity and CER.
What is included in this unit?
- Lesson plan with invasive species spreading simulation
- Six paragraphs about six invasive species to be placed around the classroom
- Answer sheet
- Two pages of informational text on invasive species
- Comprehension questions
- A graph analysis page
- A CER
- Independent Research as an extension
- Answer Keys
In printable PDF and link to Google™ Slides student pages.
What materials do you need?
- Six paper cups
- Six paper towels
- Glitter or confetti
- Brooms and dustpans (borrow from other teachers)
Students will love this activity!
Check out my blog post on using STEM novels in the classroom!
If you like this unit, you’ll also like my unit on the animals of the Galapagos islands!
