What is an organism’s job in its habitat? What is the difference between native and non-native species? Objective At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to: 1. Determine an organism’s job in its habitat and describe how they depend on each other. 2. Understand the difference between native and non-native species. 3. Determine how Haleakalā National Park protects special native habitats and how the students can help protect them too. Background Invasive species can be plants, animals, insects, or microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and diseases. Invasive species affect every Duration: 60 Minutes.