This week in the library, my middle school students took on a short research project all about invasive species. We started by watching a Retro News video about snakes in the Everglades. While they watched, students answered a few questions tied to the video, which really helped keep them focused and thinking about what they were seeing.
After the video, we had a great discussion about how these species ended up in new environments and the impact they can have. Students were especially interested in just how quickly things can get out of balance.
From there, they split into four groups and each group researched a different invasive species from around the world. They used their time to gather information and put together a Google Slides presentation to share what they learned with the class.
It was fun to see how engaged they were throughout the process. Students were asking thoughtful questions, digging into their topics, and really taking ownership of their learning. It turned into a great mini research project that fit perfectly into our library time.
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