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Home / Curriculum Kits / Native or Invasive?

Native or Invasive?

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Healthy ecosystems are well-balanced environments, established over many years. The introduction of non-native organisms to an ecosystem can disrupt the balance and lead to undesirable consequences. Students will learn the characteristics of native and invasive plants and solve a mystery of “native or invasive?” using evidence to distinguish between organisms. Using mathematical models for seed distribution, informative-explanatory texts, and the creation of a public awareness campaign, students explore the impact people have on the environment, whether well-intentioned or not.

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NGSS Alignment

Native or Invasive NGSS Alignment

What’s Included?

Unit Checklist Native or Invasive Plants

Downloadable PDFs

Native Invasive Vocab Cards
Invasive Propagation Model Worksheet Answer Key
Invasive Propagation Model Worksheet
Native or Invasive Teacher Guide
Native or Invasive PowerPoint
Plant PSAs PowerPoint
Solve A Plant Mystery Worksheet
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Important information about borrowing a kit:

  • We offer these kits for free to Washington County Educators. ECO kits are supplied with necessary materials and instructions. If you are missing any supplies, please let us know!
  • Standard loan time is 2 weeks. If you need more time, please indicate that on your request form.
  • Please arrange a time to pick-up your ECO kit at our office (7175 NE Evergreen Pkwy #400, Hillsboro, OR 97124) as well as a time to return it to our office. We may be able to arrange a staff member to bring the kit to you.
  • Questions? Email Kristina Peterson.
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