Appendix G: Map the Spread Worksheet

from Invasive Species Handbook for Educators grades 3-8

Appendix F: Chain of Toxins Cards

Name __________________________________________________ Date ___________________________

Instructions: After you have been assigned an invasive species, research how this species has arrived and spread throughout the U.S. Find the state where the species first invaded, color in this state with a color of your choice. Next, find all other states your invasive species has invaded since its introduction. Draw arrows, in another color, to all these states.

1. What invasive species were you assigned and where does this species originate from?

2. How does this invasive species spread to new areas? Is it known to spread to new areas naturally?

3. What impact does this invasive species have on its non-native range?

Appendix G: Map the Spread Worksheet

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Appendix F: Chain of Toxins Cards

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Appendix F: Chain of Toxins Cards

Appendix H: Stop the Spread Worksheet

Appendix D: Alaska Industry Papers

Appendix C: Ecosystem Services Worksheet

Chapter 6: Prevention, Monitoring, and Control

Chapter 5: Pathways of Invasive Species Spread

Appendix B: Orchard Grower Case Worksheet

Chapter 3: Economic Impacts

Chapter 2: Environmental Impacts

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Invasive Species Handbook for Educators grades 3-8