Promoting Student Understanding of the Ecological Impacts & Management of Invasive Species: A Collaborative Scenario-Driven Activity

作者：Poppenwimer Tyler L^*; Hicks Hannah M; Nyamai Priscilla A; Boes Kathryn E

来源：AMERICAN BIOLOGY TEACHER, 2015, 77(9): 676-680.

DOI：10.1525/abt.2015.77.9.5

• Invasive species
• ecology
• ecosystems
• management
• group projects

Invasive species are an issue of global concern because they can have large impacts on ecosystems and are challenging to manage. We present an activity aimed at improving undergraduate students' understanding of the ecological impacts and management of invasive species. Students work collaboratively in teams to examine the impacts of a particular invasive species on an ecosystem (a fictional national park). The teams then propose policies that would assist their park in minimizing the introduction and impacts of the invasive species, and discuss potential limitations of these proposed policies. Finally, the teams present their proposals in class, which allows for class discussions and opportunities for collaborative learning. By engaging in this activity, students can develop a more concrete understanding and appreciation of both the impacts of invasive species and the challenges involved in managing them.

• 出版日期2015-11