1. Getting Started	Create a folder to store your work. Go to Evaluation to see how your folder will be evaluated. Click here to find out what an invasive species is.
2. Webquest	Click here to download a 'pros and cons'   worksheet.  Print out three copies of this worksheet. You are going to use Internet resources to investigate the 'pros and cons' of three invasive species: the lamprey, the crown- of-thorns starfish and the zebra mussel.  Using the internet as a resource, search for the 'pros and cons' of each invasive species.  (When identifying 'pros and cons' be sure to consider how each invasive species affects its surrounding environment, other species and humans.)  Click here to find resources. Record at least 5 pros and 5 cons for each invasive species on your worksheets.  Go to Evaluation.  Look at "Webquest" to  make sure you meet the expectations when filling out the worksheet.
3. Create a Concept Map	Review your 'pros and cons' worksheets and identify which invasive species you think is the most destructive. You are going to create a concept map which shows the relationships between the invasive species that you have chosen and the environment, other species and humans.  Click here to see an example of a concept map. To download Inspiration so that you can create your own concept map click here. Save your completed concept map in your folder. Go to Evaluation.  Look at "Concept Map" to make sure your map meets all of the criteria.
4. R-A-F-T-S	From the information you gathered in your concept map you will use the R-A-F-T-S strategy to present your information in written format. Click here to learn about the R-A-F-T-S strategy. Choose your role, audience, format and verb and fill in the blanks on the template that you have just printed.  Using the format you have selected for your R-A-F-T-S assignment open word and complete your personal written project.  Save your completed written project in your folder. Go to Evaluation.  Look at "R-A-F-T-S" to see the criteria for your written project.
5. Evaluation	Click here to download an evaluation form. Complete a self evaluation and save it in your folder. Go to Evaluation to see how your self evaluation form will contribute to your final mark.
6. Presentation	Present your completed written product to the class.  The presentation will include a question and answer period so be prepared to answer questions from your teacher and your classmates. Go to Evaluation.  Look at "presentation" to see how your teacher will be evaluating the presentation.