Aquatic Invasive Species Middle School Curriculum and Activity Guide

Developed with contributions by Katherine Jaeger, former SDSU Extension Youth Outdoor Education Field Specialist and Joseph Salvati, former SDSU Extension 4-H Outdoor Education Program Manager.

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) threaten South Dakota waterways, outcompete native species, and alter native ecosystems. SDSU Extension and South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks created a middle school curriculum and this video series to help improve compliance with AIS-related regulations and slow the spread of AIS.

For more information, visit SD Least Wanted.

Videos

Purpose of the Lesson Plan and How to Use it https://youtu.be/vbwDXCu_Ba8

Aquatic Invasive Species in South Dakota https://youtu.be/Kbt_0CK4ilA

Interview with Tanner Davis, SD GF&P AIS Coordinator https://youtu.be/aa0Aynm1EXc

Boat Inspection Stations https://youtu.be/dXRXhUO-ISw

Demonstration of Lesson 1 Field Study Activity https://youtu.be/JwpKB5xFE0M

Slow the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species https://youtu.be/_yYxGwMsU6I

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