Grades 3-8: Trout and Invasive Species



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Content Provider Alter Enterprise Wildlife Viewing
Contact Information Tracy Holland
tracy@alterenterprise.com
1121 E Braodway
Missoula, MT 59802
United States
Phone: (406) 550-0292
Program Type Individual Program
Program Rating This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Adult Learners, Public Library: Library Patrons
Maximum Number of Participants 35
Minimum Number of Participants 5
Primary Disciplines Community Interests, Sciences, Technology/Information Science
Program Description Montana Trout species are used to discuss native, alien and invasive species. Live underwater cameras are used to show students what is happening in the creek right now. Archived footage is shown to display the interactions between native and invasive species.

Teachers are provided with an invasive species game to be played after the presentation.
Program Format 1. Native, alien and invasive species will be defined; with methods of controlling them briefly discussed.
2. Participants will view footage from a live streaming underwater camera to see what is happening in the creek.
3. Video clips will be played to show the competition and interaction between native and invasive trout species.
4. Time is allotted for questions and answers.
Objectives Participants will be able to define native, alien and invasive species and give examples of each.
Students will explore the use of underwater cameras and learn the different types of trout in the creek.
National Standards to which this program aligns NS.K-4.3 LIFE SCIENCE
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of

* The characteristics of organisms
* Life cycles of organisms
* Organisms and environments

NS.5-8.3 LIFE SCIENCE
As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding

* Structure and function in living systems
* Reproduction and heredity
* Regulation and behavior
* Populations and ecosystems
* Diversity and adaptations of organisms

NS.5-8.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop--

* Abilities of technological design
* Understandings about science and technology
Program Length 30 minutes
By Request This program is available by request ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees By Request Cost: $75.00
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Cancellation Policy We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
Is recording allowed? No
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