Emerald Ash Borer: A Threat to Basket Weaving

Teacher leads a discussion with students about how black ash trees across Ontario, used to harvest wood to create black ash baskets, are currently threatened by the emerald ash borer.

Program Details

Learning Environment: Classroom, outdoor
Season: Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter, All
Duration: 20-30 minutes
Grade: 7
Subject Area: Biology
Content Type: Activity
Curriculum Link: Grade 7 Science and Technology: A1.5, B2.1 Grade 9 Science: A2.4, B2.4

Bundle: Tools
Invasive Species

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Emerald Ash Borer: A Threat to Basket Weaving

Materials:

Teacher handout on the Emerald Ash Borer

Instructions:

Teacher leads a discussion with students about how black ash trees across Ontario, used to harvest wood to create black ash baskets, are currently threatened by the emerald ash borer.
Information on the Emerald Ash Borer can be found in the Emerald Ash Borer Teacher Information.pdf.
Teacher can use background information to run discussion.

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Emerald Ash Borer Teacher Information