Introduction

It's time to suit up !  Grab your scuba gear and head to the boat.  Bring your samples suitcase and your underwater camera.  Your microscope is good too.  BEWARE of the Marine BioInvaders! 

We've studied about marine biologists and their job, now we'll meet some of their researh subjects.

Here's some keywords you need to know: 
 

Marine Bioinvaders	These tiny organisms are pests that were hijacked by nasty people on seagoing vessels.
Non-indigenous Species	Aliens (Species brought in from another region of the world)
Indigenous Species	You know, the Natives!
Ballast	The water holding section of a ship.

Find and explore what Marine Bioinvaders do to the environment? 
 
 
 

• How will you divide the work in your group?
• One person is an environmentalist.
• One person is a marine biologist.
• One person is a citizen activist.

• locate what species live in the body of water you select.
• write a story describing how the marine bioinvader came to Louisiana waters and how it interacted with the natives.
• create a storyboard for your story.
• map area you researched via the internet, and Louisiana GIS CD

1. 1. First you'll be assigned a group of 3 students who will do the job selected by each person. 
2. 2. Once you've picked which job you will do. Then type address of a site from those listed.
3. 3. Be sure you choose one at a time for your special task.

Cartographic stuff
http://geode.usgs.gov/

Species Profiles
 http://www.invasivespecies.gov/profiles/main.shtml

Hey!!! Here's some *helpful* hints (hint, hint!):
 *You might want to create a database to organize your data. 
 * A spreadsheet is another fabulous tool!
 * Use Inspiration to make a concept map for your story
 
 

Do you want a good grade? Then meet these guidelines!!!

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Creativity	Minimal effort put in to accomplish assignment	You figured out what a marker is, but not quite what different colors are.	Different mediums are used, but we can't figure out what it's supposed to be	You got the idea! Your work shows that you've put in considerable thought and time into making it nice
Ability to problem-solve in a  group	You fight more than two cats	Sometimes you can give in, but it still sounds like WWIII	You realize that the world does not revolve around you, so you come up with ideas to incorporate everyone. some bickering still occurs	The Art of Compromise is mastered
Organization of  Data	No system of filing information	Some organization, but not enough to utilitze information	Information has a good system, but is hard to find	Information is highly organized and easily accessible
Presentation to  Class	If you just stand there and read your notes.....expect a low grade.	You know your stuff, but it's still boring!	You got some good ideas going, but it could use some polishing.	Your presentation brought life to the room!
Accuracy  of  Map	You made a map, but the details are off	The major details are presented but it looks like something a kindergartener would do	This map shows the important things with a few minor details, but it's still in need of a legend	Wow! Your map has the detail that would make a map-maker melt!

Whew! The adventure is over! Have you learned the specifics of the marine invaders in the body of water you chose?  Have you been amazed by the diffferent creatures living in the waters?  Do you now have an understanding of how to effectively organize data?  Can you use the information you learned to teach others?  Hope your adventure was enjoyable, now be sure and put your scuba gear back in its place!

See links on the Process section of Webquest.