Everything is One
Science, Social Studies
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,…
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Subject: Science
Seasonal Rounds
Science, Social Studies
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…
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The Cute and Fuzzy Invader Takeover
Science
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…
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Design an Invasive All-Star
Arts Education, Language Arts, Science
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…
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Who Dunnit?
Science
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,…
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Be a Plant Detective
Science
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…
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Why We Care About Invasive Species
Science
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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Habitat Hit – What Happened Here?
Arts Education, Science
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…
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Turtle Trouble
Math, Science
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…
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Play Your Part! Healthy Habitat Challenge
Arts Education, Science
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…
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