Invasive Species
Enduring Understandings
Biodiversity is critical to the health of ecosystems
Invasive species have been introduced through human actions into almost every ecosystem.
Invasive species degrade ecosystems by reducing the level of biodiversity.
NGSS Alignment
MS-LS2-2.Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems.
MS-LS2-4 Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
MS-LS2-5.Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
CCSS Alignment - ELA Literacy
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RST.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
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RST.6-8.8 Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculation in a text.
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RI.8.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
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WHST.6-8.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
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WHST.6-8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
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WHST.6-8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
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SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.