Banner - Aquatic Invaders - Exotic pest fish

Student activities

Introductory activitiescartoon image of an exotic pest fish (aquatic invader)

Latest edition - writing a letter to the editor

Glossary - provides students with an understanding of terminology relating to exotic pest fish

Making a timeline - construct a timeline to record the origins and history of exotic pest fish in Queensland

Developmental activities

Distinguishing invaders - identifies concepts that are used to sort exotic fish into different groups

Exotic vs native fish - similarities and differences between exotic and native fish

Fishy report - write a report on an exotic pest fish species

Death by degradation - compare a well managed stream to a poorly managed stream

Culminating activities

Mind/concept map - students synthesise information about exotic pest fish species by using a mind/concept map

Dear editor - students write a letter to the editor about the impacts of pest fish to natural waterwayscartoon images of exotic pest fish (aquatic invaders)

Tilapia - the book - design and write a short book suitable for children in grades 1 - 3

Create a poster - design an informative poster about pest fish

Fishing drama - create a drama about the different attitudes of a cross-section of the general public

Public survey - gauge public awareness and opinion of exotic pest fish

The great pest fish debate - debate on the management of exotic pest fish species