Human Impact: Invasive Species

Explore the impact invasive species have on the environment with this research-based graphic organizer! Designed for middle school learners, this worksheet gives students the opportunity to conduct research on invasive species using textbooks and online resources. Students will define what an invasive species is, learn how humans contribute to the presence of invasive species, identify an invasive species in their area and the impact that it is having on the local environment, and propose ways of mitigating the damage caused by the invasive species. If learners need a jumping off point for their research, they can check out this Informational Reading Comprehension: Invasive Species worksheet!