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Introduction

• What are exotic species?
  
• How are exotic species introduced?
  • How are species transported to new areas?
  • How many exotic species are in the Heartland?
• What are the impacts of exotic species?
  • Examples
• Basic ecology

Exotic Species Identification

• Thistle identification key
• Thistle look-alikes

About ESCAPE

• Site information
• Feedback

• Quiz yourself: Test your background knowledge
  • Pre-test
  • Species quizzes
  • Post-test
• Explore case studies: Learn about exotic species
  • Great ESCAPE Challenge: Earn a certificate
• Examine ethics
  • Religious Doctrine
  • Biodiversity Doctrine
  • Natural Doctrine
  • Economic Doctrine
  • Aesthetic Doctrine
  • Historical Doctrine
  • Ecological Doctrine
• Get lesson plans
  • Thistle Identification (grades 3-4)
  • Thistle Spread (grades 6-7)
  • Using ESCAPE Species Quizzes (grades 9+)