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In the Western United States, spotted knapweed is one of the most widely found nonnative plants. Spotted knapweed was brought to the United…
In the Western United States, spotted knapweed is one of the most widely found nonnative plants. Spotted knapweed was brought to the United States from Eastern Europe in the early 1900s. To control the...

The Oriental bittersweet is a vine that was transported to the United States from Asia in 1860. Oriental bittersweet escaped from gardens and…
The Oriental bittersweet is a vine that was transported to the United States from Asia in 1860. Oriental bittersweet escaped from gardens and has spread into natural areas where it is not native. When...

Different types of forests are found across the planet. In one area, a forest may be dry with little vegetation.…
Different types of forests are found across the planet. In one area, a forest may be dry with little vegetation. In another, a forest may contain large trees that grow...

Across the planet, different types of forests are found. One reason different forest types exist is because they grow under…
Across the planet, different types of forests are found. One reason different forest types exist is because they grow under different climates. Another reason is that human activities have changed...

Primary forests are usually rich in biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life and life processes. When a natural ecosystem…
Primary forests are usually rich in biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life and life processes. When a natural ecosystem is diverse, it has a variety of living organisms. In...

Invasive species such as spotted knapweed can have an effect on a habitat and animals in that habitat. In this…
Invasive species such as spotted knapweed can have an effect on a habitat and animals in that habitat. In this study, the scientists wanted to determine how spotted knapweed affects...

In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about several different invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals, or…
In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about several different invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals, or organisms that are not native to the ecosystem they are...

In this module, we will explore many different invasive species and the effects they are having on different environments. Below…
In this module, we will explore many different invasive species and the effects they are having on different environments. Below you will find articles, questions, and activities explaining different invasive...

A guided reading lesson plan that breaks down each section in this article. There are activities for each part to…
A guided reading lesson plan that breaks down each section in this article. There are activities for each part to have students practice the knowledge learned within the article. Materials:...

In this lesson plan, students learn about invasive species in their area and create brochures educating others about their characteristics.…
In this lesson plan, students learn about invasive species in their area and create brochures educating others about their characteristics. Materials: Internet or library access for research Paper and writing...

A set of 8 lesson plans to walk your students through the entirety of the World’s Forest edition. There is…
A set of 8 lesson plans to walk your students through the entirety of the World’s Forest edition. There is a lesson plan/guided reading activity for each section in the...

A guided reading lesson plan that walks students through each section of the journal. It includes graphic organizers and activities…
A guided reading lesson plan that walks students through each section of the journal. It includes graphic organizers and activities for students to complete as they read.