Our free education program includes BC curriculum-linked, K-12 lesson plans and resources to use in the classroom, at home, and outdoors in the schoolyard or local greenspaces.
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Arts Education, Career Education, Language Arts, Math, Physical and Health Education, Science, Social Studies
An Overview of Activities, Supplemental Resources, and BC Curriculum Links A Learning Resource for Grades 7-9. This resource was created through the financial support of…
This lesson includes tips on organizing an invasive species removal event with your students. This is the last activity in two learning resources. Please see…
Students contribute to science and conservation by observing nature and reporting invasive species using community science apps or web-based programs. This is the sixth activity…
Students create a plan to transform an area of the schoolyard or nearby greenspace into a vibrant native plant garden that supports biodiversity. This is…
Students explore examples of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and how invasive species threaten plants, animals, and habitats important to Indigenous traditions and livelihoods. Students may also…
Students research an invasive species and present their findings by creating original social media posts from that species’ point of view. This is the third…
Students learn about invasive species, their impacts, and how to prevent their spread from an “Invasive Species 101” slideshow. Then their knowledge is tested in…
Arts Education, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Students learn about the biodiversity of British Columbia in five main ecosystems, including common native species and some invasive species that threaten them. Students share…
This activity will help students learn the similarities and differences between native and non-native species through an active relay game. Teams practice identifying common plants…
Arts Education, Language Arts, Math, Physical and Health Education, Science, Social Studies
An Overview of Activities, Supplemental Resources, and BC Curriculum Links A Learning Resource for Grades 4-6 This resource was created through the financial support of…
Plant identification is an important skill that connects us with nature and can help us to protect local biodiversity by preventing the spread of invasive…
Become more observant and get to know the incredible diversity of life surrounding us with active and engaging scavenger hunts, including Biodiversity A to Z…
Students take on the identity of a living or non-living organism in their local ecosystem and then see how everything is interconnected by creating an…
In this activity, students develop stronger observation and inquiry skills through a simple routine that can be done every time they go outdoors, called “I…
Arts Education, Math, Physical and Health Education, Science
Nature journaling builds a sense of curiosity for students, deepens their attention, and connects them to the natural world. In this activity, students hone their…
Students analyze images of healthy habitats and those impacted by invasive pigs to understand some impacts of this high priority invasive species. Then students do an…
Students learn about invasive pigs and their impacts on BC’s ecosystems and wildlife and play an active tag game to demonstrate some direct impacts on…
Using movement, active decision-making, and group collaboration, students hypothesize and learn the differences between native species (From Here) and introduced species (From Away), and those…
This hands-on activity engages students in exploring how invasive organisms can easily and effectively disperse from one area to another. By visiting a series of…
Students will conduct field investigations using a quadrat area study method to analyze the abundance, density, distribution, and biodiversity of plants growing in their schoolyard.…
EUROPEAN GREEN CRAB LEARNING ACTIVITY Spark students’ curiosity by analyzing some differences between a healthy B.C. coastal eelgrass ecosystem and one invaded by European green…
Explore the colourful world of plants and make “nature paint” from plant pigments. Invasive plants can be safely harvested to make homemade paints for unique…
Using the community science platform, iNaturalist, students will explore species observed in their environment and research a case study of invasive rabbits. Using iNaturalist, students…
Head outside in the schoolyard or nearby areas to look for examples of adaptations that many invasive species have that contribute to their success. This…
Students are introduced to the deep knowledge and connections that Indigenous people have with native species and the natural world through case studies (salmon, cedar,…
Explore the connections that people have with the natural world based on seasonal activities. Seasonal Rounds of some First Nations are analyzed and students create…
In this activity, your students’ interest will be sparked with videos of children asking their wonder questions about invasive species. This will provoke inquiry related…
Analyze paired images of healthy habitats and those with invasive species (unhealthy habitats) to understand some impacts of invasive species. Then students do an art…
Bring Science, Physical Education and Math outdoors with this active game to learn about the essential components of a habitat and simulate how invasive species…
Exploring ways that they can make a difference to prevent the spread of invasive species in fun charades-like skits, students then develop an action project…
After learning about the adaptations that have contributed to the spread of some invasive species, students design their own, imaginary invasive “All-Star” and share it…
By playing a fun game of quiet observation and deduction, students learn how invasive “secret stowaways”, like Japanese beetles or insects hidden away in firewood,…
Students go outdoors to be plant detectives by observing closely and gathering clues about common plants. In doing so, students develop a greater awareness about…
In this activity, students are introduced to the issues of invasive species and their impacts by participating in discussions, completing a myth-busting quiz, watching short…
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