The Asian Shore CrabDr. O’Donnell

What does it mean to be an invader?

http://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/natural-sciences/the-worlds-most-lovable-invasive-species/?page=1

How do scientists convey information to the world?

 http://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/beetles-fire.html

Looking for evidence in the community

• Why is it important to keep accurate records while performing the scientific method?

• How do scientists execute and report their findings from field research?

• Asian Shore Crab Facts:•  http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=183

• Asian Shore Crab Effects on Other Species - scientific article

How can we as citizen scientists influence society?

http://www.maine.gov/dmr/rm/crab_form.htm

Scientific experiments don’t (or shouldn’t) exist in a bubble.

• How can we show the rest of the world what we know? (How can we disseminate our information to the public about our findings?)

• Ideas for a project:• Map showing where invasive species (Asian Shore Crab) can be found in NJ

• Timeline complete with pictures taken and field notes made about the history of one invasive species in our community

• Game/flashcards/baseball cards that could be used with younger grades to play that depicts info about a particular set of invasive species (Asian Shore Crab)