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Description
Part of the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Mission Biodiversity – Engage Youth in Conservation Action! this resource engages students in exploring the importance of fish and the impacts of overfishing on biodiversity. Through brainstorming, a hands-on fishing simulation, and an investigation of sustainable seafood choices, students examine how fishing practices and technology affect fish populations and aquatic ecosystems. The activities encourage critical thinking about responsible resource use and actions that support biodiversity conservation.
Students will:
- create a word map exploring the importance of fish for food, recreation, employment, Indigenous cultural and spiritual teachings, and healthy ecosystems.
- complete a hands-on simulation using mesh netting and different types of beans to investigate fishing practices, bycatch, the effects of technology, and sustainable fish population management. Link to the activity Net Gain, Net Effect
- learn to identify seafood sustainability labels and consider asking retailers where seafood comes from and how it was harvested.
The resource is supported by videos, discussion questions and external links to help students explore the importance of biodiversity and identify actions they can take to support sustainable fishing practices.
General Assessment
Recommendation of how and where to use it
This resource provides a logical progression from understanding the importance of fish to examining fishing practices and exploring sustainable choices. The resource offers an accessible introduction to biodiversity conservation, incorporates hands-on learning, and encourages students to connect environmental knowledge with personal action. To extend learning, students could research a Canadian fishery, investigate the impacts of overfishing, and develop an action plan or awareness campaign to promote sustainable fishing and biodiversity conservation. The resource connects to science curricula for Grades 5–8 and would be particularly relevant for World Fisheries Day in November.
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Themes Addressed
Citizenship (1)
- Sustainable Consumption
Ecosystems (2)
- Appreciating the Natural World
- Biodiversity
Land Use & Natural Resources (1)
- Fisheries