The lesson plans below contain curriculum standards that address exotic species found along the Natchez Trace Parkway and the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.
Alabama:
6th and 7th grades: PAIA- Alien Invasion
Summary: On a National Scenic Trail (may be adapted to other locations) students will investigate how privet, a non-native plant species, out-competes and affects native plant species diversity.
7th-12th grades: What's Happenin' on the Trace?
Summary: The students will investigate current events associated with the Natchez Trace Parkway. They will write a journalism type report and/or develop a visual presentation. Subject areas may include: community events or issues, plants, animals, invasive species, boundary issues, social issues and environmental issues.
High School: PAIB -Alien Invasion HS
Summary: The students will investigate current events associated with the Natchez Trace Parkway. They will write a journalism type report and/or develop a visual presentation. Subject areas may include: community events or issues, plants, animals, invasive species, boundary issues, social issues and environmental issues.
Mississippi:
6th-12th grades: What's Happenin' on the Trace?
Summary: The students will investigate current events associated with the Natchez Trace Parkway. They will write a journalism type report and/or develop a visual presentation. Subject areas may include: community events or issues, plants, animals, invasive species, boundary issues, social issues and environmental issues.
High School: PAIB -Alien Invasion HS
Summary: The students will investigate current events associated with the Natchez Trace Parkway. They will write a journalism type report and/or develop a visual presentation. Subject areas may include: community events or issues, plants, animals, invasive species, boundary issues, social issues and environmental issues.
Tennessee
High School:
PAIA- Alien Invasion (short version)
Summary: On a National Scenic Trail (may be adapted to other locations) students will investigate how privet, a non-native plant species, out-competes and affects native plant species diversity.
PAIB Alien Invasion (long version)
Summary: The students will investigate current events associated with the Natchez Trace Parkway. They will write a journalism type report and/or develop a visual presentation. Subject areas may include: community events or issues, plants, animals, invasive species, boundary issues, social issues and environmental issues.
What's Happenin' on the Trace?
Summary: The students will investigate current events associated with the Natchez Trace Parkway. They will write a journalism type report and/or develop a visual presentation. Subject areas may include: community events or issues, plants, animals, invasive species, boundary issues, social issues and environmental issues.