Human Impacts on Biodiversity
Grades 9–12
Illinois Learning Standards
Available November–early March.
Discover how human activity can alter local ecosystems and biodiversity. A supervised habitat restoration activity illustrates the impact of non-native, invasive plant species on local ecosystems. Students conduct a plant monitoring activity to learn how standardized observations and measurements help scientists monitor plant communities over time. Waivers and release forms are required.
Field Trip
Runs 3.5 hours (includes 30-minute lunch break).
Location:
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Program Pricing |
Resident |
Nonresident |
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Per Group |
$68 |
$106 |
For schools eligible for the Beyond the Classroom program, the program fee is waived and a transportation stipend is issued after the program date.