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Contains links to educational tools useful for teaching K-12 students for invasive animal species, organized by organized by type of organization. See Resource Library - K-12 Resources for general resources and other species.

Federal Government

Alien Invasion: The Asian Longhorn Beetle
USDA. ARS. Systematic Entomology Lab.

Educators - Beetle Busters / Beetle Busters
USDA. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Easy-to-use, hands-on program uses real-life science to solve a real community problem. Students (grades 6-10) will examine the biology of the beetle, learn to conduct beetle surveys and report findings, and create their own outreach campaigns to mobilize others to become beetle busters. A Beetle Busters Summer Kit and other resources are available.

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State Government

A Teacher's Guide to Educating Students About Red Imported Fire Ants
California Department of Food and Agriculture.

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University/Academic

Africanized Honey Bees On the Move - Lesson Plans
University of Arizona. Africanized Honey Bee Education Project.
Lesson Plans for Grades K-3, 4-6, 7-8, and 9-12

Great Lakes Worm Watch - Games and Activities
University of Minnesota - Duluth. Great Lakes Worm Watch.

Gypsy Moth Classroom Activities
University of Wisconsin - River Falls. Agricultural Education Department.
Includes Teacher and Student Guidelines and a Gypsy Moth PowerPoint Presentation

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Organizations

Emerald Ash Borer Educational Packet
Emeraldashborer.info.
For K-12 educators who wish to incorporate information on Emerald Ash Borer as an invasive species in their curriculum.

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