Lord Howe Island - Invasive Species

Students investigate the impact of invasive species on Lord Howe Island. They begin by reviewing their prior knowledge of invasive species and how they can impact the environment. Students then look at the major invasive species on Lord Howe Island – rats and mice – and explore the rodent eradication program on the island through a case study analysis. Finally, students create a poster that shares the main details of the eradication program and explores the lessons from the program for other places hoping to remove invasive species. Students who have completed the previous lessons in this unit can scan or photograph their poster and upload it to their Lord Howe Island Library Padlet.