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Invasive Species Curricula for Teachers

Alien Invasions
Weed curriculum for grades K-12. Lessons fit with NSES and activities integrate social studies, art, language arts, and math components.  It combine invasive plant information within regularly scheduled NSES curriculum topics. To view contents go to  http://www.weedinvasion.org/weed_home.php

Return of the Natives
Restoration Education Project is a four part curriculum for educators who want to be part of the battle to save native plant communities from the threat of invasive weeds. To view contents go to http://watershed.csumb.edu/ron/roncor/cor/index.htm

Invaders of the Forest
An educator guide to invasive plants of Wisconsin forests, activities for K-12.  Many activities are transferable to Indiana forests.  To view contents go to http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/teacher/invasivesguide/Invaders%20of%20the%20Forest.pdf

Invasive Plants Take Root in Alaska
Curriculum designed for grades 9-12 and intended for educators to integrate into their classroom invasive species education. This curriculum includes a variety for modules including labs and online mapping programs.  To view contents go to www.homerswcd.org/invedu


Additional Web Resources for Invasive Species Education Materials

United States Department of Agriculture: Resource Library; Educational Resources K-12                    
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/resources/educk12.shtml

National Biological Information Infrastructure: Ecological Topics-Invasive Species; Resources for Teachers and Students  http://www.nbii.gov/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=945&&PageID=2757&mode=2&in_hi_userid=2&cached=true

Midwest Invasive Plant Network: Invasive Plant Education Materials; PDF listing Books, Posters, Videos, CDs, Websites and more from around the country.  http://www.mipn.org/EducationMaterials.pdf


Local Educator Program Leaders

These local educators offer programs on invasive species, native species, biodiversity, and other environmental topics.  

Rebecca Swift
Natural Resources Coordinator
City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation
401 N Morton St. Suite 250
PO Box 848
Bloomington, IN 47402


Autumn Brunelle
Monroe County Parks and Recreation
214 West Seventh Street, Suite 110
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-349-2805


Martha Miller
Monroe Co Soil and Water Conservation District
812-349-2046


Stacy Duke
Recreation Specialist
Conservation Education Program Coordinator
Hoosier National Forest
812 276 4726

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