Why Manage Invasive Plants? Flash Video - Florida Invasive Plant Education Initiative and Curriculum

Module 3 ~ Why Manage Invasive Plants?

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Module 3 Introductory Materials

Lessons and Activities

Why Manage Invasive Plants? PPT (MS & HS)
Why Manage Invasive Plants? Writing Activity (MS & HS)
Hydrilla Weed Alert Activity (MS & HS)
Water Hyacinth Weed Alert Activity (MS & HS)
Why Manage Invasive Plants Word Search
Why Manage Invasive Plants Crossword Puzzle UE / MS
Why Manage Invasive Plants? Talking Points (for PowerPoint™ version) UE / MS / HS

Module Lab Activities

Biological control of invasive plants: Effects of Agasicles hygrophila on alligatorweed growth
Biological control of invasive plants: Alligatorweed Flea Beetle Feed Preference Lab
Invasive Plant Survey
Growth Patterns of Two Invasive Plants

Additional Materials & Resources

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Table of Contents

Opening and Title Slide (slides 1-3)

Part 1 Introduction to Plant Management (and native, non-native and invasive plants) (slides 4-13)

Keywords
- beneficial
- habitat
- native
- native plant
- non-native plant
- invasive plant
- weed
Suggested Resources
- More about Native plants in Florida
- Other ways to classify plants

Part 2 Plant Management History (slides 14-22)

Keywords
- chemical control
- hydrilla
- mechanical control
- physical control (removal)
- recreational
- sumbersed plant
- water hyacinth
Suggested Resources
- The difference between native, non-native and invasive plants
- Non-Native Invasive Aquatic Plants in the United States, with map

Part 3 Maintenance Control (slides 23-41)

Keywords
- crisis management
- environmental
- flood control
- infestation
- maintenance control
- native habitat
- restoration
Suggested Resources
- Why Should We Care?

Part 4 Integrated Plant Management (slides 42-53)

Keywords
- aquatic plants
- biological control
- herbicide
- native habitat
- plant management
- prevention
- public awareness
Suggested Resources
- What Can We Do?
- Find Plants in Your Region (with downloadable flashcards)

Review (slides 54-56)

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