| Summary of Research: Researchers wanted to know if the partnership with symbiotic bacteria make it harder for legumes to colonize new, non-native areas. |  |
Key terms
+ Native plants
+ Non-native plants
+ Invasive species
+ Legume
+ Mutualism
+ Bacteria
+ Plant communities
Scientific methods
+ Representative sampling
+ Scientific modelling
+ Statistical analysis
Grade/Difficulty level
+ High school, upper level
+ High school, lower level
AP Environmental Science Topics (from College Board)
II. The Living World: A. Ecosystem Structure; C. Ecosystem Diversity; D. Natural Ecosystem Change
III. Population: A. Population Biology Concepts
Teacher's resources
+ Adapted scientific article
+ Student assessment questions with Teacher's key
+ Original scientific paper from Nature communications
+ Opening video
+ Native plants
+ Non-native plants
+ Invasive species
+ Legume
+ Mutualism
+ Bacteria
+ Plant communities
Scientific methods
+ Representative sampling
+ Scientific modelling
+ Statistical analysis
Grade/Difficulty level
+ High school, upper level
+ High school, lower level
AP Environmental Science Topics (from College Board)
II. The Living World: A. Ecosystem Structure; C. Ecosystem Diversity; D. Natural Ecosystem Change
III. Population: A. Population Biology Concepts
Teacher's resources
+ Adapted scientific article
+ Student assessment questions with Teacher's key
+ Original scientific paper from Nature communications
+ Opening video
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