At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to: 1. Understand that biodiversity of an ecosystem depends on many interconnected factors and that an effect on one factor can influence all the others. 2. Identify endemic and endangered species in Maui and explain why native habitats are critical to the survival of these species. 3. Name three reasons why people should care about the loss of endemic species. 4. Describe the impacts of invasive species.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. Biodiversity and Endemic Species in Maui
2. Invasive Species and Why Endemic Loss Matters