5-8 Educational Materials

Nebraska Invasive Species Education Cards

Pre-K to 12th Grade

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Invasive Species Education Trunk

Bring the outside into your classroom with this backpack full of hands-on invasive species specimen, books and activities. The Nebraska Invasive Species Education Trunk is available to educators in Nebraska for a one to two week period or longer based on, depending on availability. Check out is free but return shipping cost maybe required based on your location.

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For more information contact Allison Zach email: azach3@unl.edu.

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• Download Trunk PowerPoint

Lesson Plans

• 6-8 Grade Hungry Pest Curriculum
• Lesson Plans & Activities
• 5-8 Grade Lesson Plans: Plant Heroes

RECORDED PRESENTATIONS

• Invasive Species 101
• Invasive Wildlife & Pathogens
• Invasive Plants
• Invasive Insects
• Overview of Nebraska Invasive Species Program Education Resources
• Invasive Carp & Zebra Mussel Impacts & Management

VIDEOS

• Invasvie Species 101
• The Threat of Invasive Species
• How to Prevent Invasive Species Spread
• Emerald Ash Borer Lifecycle
• Spotted Lanternfly

ACTIVITIES

• Invasive Insect Activities

Emerald Ash Borer:

• Folding Page Game, Video of Craft
• Ash Tree Drawing Activity
• Coloring & Activity Book
• Outdoor Activity
• Educator Activity Book
• Coloring Page
• Create an Emerald Ash Borer Model

Spotted Lanternfly:

•  Origami craft
• Activity Sheet
• Other Activites

Aquatic Invasive Species: 

• Zebra Mussel Invasion Activity
• Aquatic Invasive Activities
• Aquatic Invasive 6-12 Activities