Engaging people of all ages is key to protecting BC’s amazing biodiversity by preventing the spread of invasive species.
ISCBC’s education resources support educators and students in environmental learning, outdoor field experiences and conservation in their communities. Invasive species, unlike many large-scale environmental issues, are something that youth can actually do something about, in a hands-on, experiential way! The following resources provide a range of activities that will engage your students, help them investigate invasive species and their impacts and take action to prevent their spread. The activities align well with BC’s prescribed curriculum and offer some great project-based learning opportunities.
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,…
Students explore the connections that people have with the natural world based on seasonal activities. Seasonal Rounds of some First Nations are analyzed and students…
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…
Students analyze paired images of healthy habitats and those with invasive species (unhealthy habitats) to understand some impacts of invasive species. Then students do an…
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…
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…
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 active game of tag, students learn the importance of early detection and rapid response to stop the spread of invasive species. Students explore…
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…
