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