Florida Tackles Invasive Species: Lesson 1

In this integrated lesson, students will research invasive species and the solutions that Florida citizens can participate in to mitigate the issues associated with them. Students will interact with an example Scratch simulation that illustrates how Lionfish spread. This is lesson 1 in a 3 part-integrated computer science and civics series to help students understand the invasive species of Florida and how citizens can participate in solving this issue.

Resource ID#: 209326 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies, Science

Grade Level(s): 4

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection

Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)

Keywords: research, lionfish, scratch, coding, computer science, simulation, volunteerism, civics, invasive species

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task, Video/Audio/Animation, Student Center Activity

Instructional Design Framework(s): Structured Inquiry (Level 2)

Resource Collection: Computer Science Integrated Civics

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