Invasive Species

Invasive Species Presentations
Title: Invasive Species in Canada
Overview: In this assignment, you and your partner will research an invasive species in Canada and present your
findings in a poster presentation. You will need to research the impact the invasive species has had on biodiversity,
habitat, the economy, and humanity. The presentation will be done in pairs, with each group standing at their desks
and presenting their poster to the class.
Instructions:
Choose an invasive species in Canada that you would like to research. You can use resources such as government
websites, academic articles, and news articles to find information.
Research the impact the invasive species has had on biodiversity, habitat, the economy, and humanity. Some
questions you might want to consider include:
 How has the invasive species affected the native species in the area?
 What changes have occurred in the habitat as a result of the invasive species?
 How has the invasive species affected the economy in the area?
 Have there been any human health impacts related to the invasive species?
Create a poster presentation that summarizes your findings. Your poster should include:
 A clear title
 An introduction that explains what the invasive species is and why it is a problem
 Information about the impact on biodiversity, habitat, the economy, and humanity
 Visuals such as pictures, graphs, or maps to help illustrate your points
 A conclusion that summarizes your findings and emphasizes the importance of addressing invasive species
in Canada
Practice your presentation with your partner so that you are both comfortable speaking about your poster. You
should be prepared to answer questions from your classmates and teacher.
Present your poster to the class. Each group will have 5-10 minutes to present, and there will be time for questions
and discussion after each presentation.
Assessment: See rubric below
Here are some steps you can take to create a successful presentation:
1. Choose an invasive species: Begin by choosing an invasive species to focus on. Consider selecting a species
that is relevant to your local area or one that has had a significant impact on an ecosystem. Research the
characteristics of the species, including where it is native to, how it was introduced, and the ecological and
economic impacts it has had.
2. Identify the impacts: Explore the impacts the invasive species has had on the environment and economy.
Discuss how it competes with native species for resources, alters habitats, and affects the food web. You can
also highlight how the presence of the invasive species impacts human health and safety.
3. Share prevention and management strategies: Discuss strategies that have been implemented to prevent the
spread of the invasive species, including early detection and rapid response programs. Additionally, share
management strategies such as biological control, physical removal, and chemical control methods.
4. Engage your audience: To make your presentation interactive, consider including a quiz or game that tests
your audience's knowledge of invasive species. You can also provide resources for your audience to learn
more about invasive species and how to take action to prevent their spread.
5. Provide a call to action: End your presentation with a call to action that encourages your audience to get
involved in preventing the spread of invasive species. This can include providing information on how to
report sightings of invasive species, volunteering with local organizations, or making changes to personal
behavior that can prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species.
Remember to cite your sources and provide a list of references at the end of your presentation. Good luck with your
assignment!
Criteria 4 - Excellent 3 - Good 2 - Fair 1 - Poor
Research was Research was Research was limited,

thorough, based on adequate, based on based on less Research was
credible sources, and credible sources, and credible sources, and incomplete, based on
provided detailed provided some provided minimal unreliable sources, and
Quality of information about information about information about did not provide relevant
Research the impact. the impact. the impact. information.
Presentation was
Presentation was adequately Presentation was Presentation was
well-organized, easy organized, mostly disorganized, difficult unclear, poorly
to follow, and easy to follow, and to follow, and did not organized, and did not
Clarity and effectively conveyed conveyed convey information convey information
Organization information. information. effectively. effectively.
Visuals were
Visuals were clear, adequate, mostly Visuals were unclear,
effective, and effective, and ineffective, and did
enhanced somewhat enhanced not enhance Visuals were absent,
understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the distracting, or did not
Visual Appeal topic. topic. topic. relate to the topic.
Group spoke mostly

Group spoke clearly, clearly, somewhat Group spoke Group spoke poorly,
confidently, and confidently, and unclearly, hesitantly, incomprehensibly, and
Quality of engaged the engaged the and did not engage did not engage the
Presentation audience. audience. the audience. audience.

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 Visuals such as pictures, graphs, or maps to help illustrate your points

Assessment: See rubric below

Research was Research was Research was limited,

Group spoke mostly

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