• Invasives in the Classroom

  This teacher's guide, developed for use in BC is part of a comprehensive web site that contains a variety of resources for educating young people about the negative environmental consequences of invasive species.  With an emphasis on plants, the...

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• Everything is One

  During this activity, students are introduced to the deep knowledge and connections that Indigenous people have with the land and the natural world. Learning about traditional knowledge and how invasive species can impact peoples’ relationship with...

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• Seasonal Rounds

  During this activity, students will be asked to create their own seasonal round. Seasonal Rounds (also called Seasonal Wheels) are a visual representation of the natural events and cycles that typically take place over the course of a year. They are cyclical,...

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• Habitat Hit- What Happened Here?

  Students are asked to compare images of healthy habitats with those hosting invasive species in an effort to better understand the negative impact of invasives  on ecosystems. After analyzing and discussing the differences between  and affected...

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• Play Your Part! Healthy Habitat Challenge

  During this lesson, students explore ways that they can make a difference to help prevent the spread of invasive species in a fun and interactive way. This lesson is divided into two parts. Part 1:  Play Your Part Mysteries Students are given a slogan...

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• Stop the Spread Freeze Tag

  In this active game of tag students learn the importance of early detection and rapid response in stopping the spread of invasive species. By playing the game students explore how the spread of invasive species can be affected by different variables including...

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• Don't Pick Up Hitchhikers

  In this outdoor activity students learn how invasive species can catch a ride on humans, pets or personal items and be transported to a new location. They consider the impact that invasive species can have on these new areas and how to stop their spread. After...

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• Amazing Adaptations Hunt

  In this activity students will learn about the features and systems that help invasive species be successful in new environments. In the format of a scavenger hunt, they will scour an outdoor area in search of plants that fit characteristics provided...

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• Play Your Part! Don't Let It Loose

  In this activity students learn about the impacts of releasing classroom pets, plants and aquarium plants and fish into the local environment. The exercise is meant to build awareness of how to be a responsible pet owner and to properly dispose of creatures...

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• Why We Care About Invasive Species

  'Why We Care About Invasive Species' is an activity-based resource that teaches students the differences between invasive, native, and non-native species and the impacts they can have on the environment. A discussion, KWL activity, True & False quiz...

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• Turtle Trouble

  This game-style activity teaches students about the invasive Red-eared slider and its effects on native turtle populations.  Students will also learn how releasing a pet into the wild can harm other species and how to be a responsible pet owner. Students...

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• Be a Plant Detective

  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 the features and characteristics of plants, including invasive species. This activity may...

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• Be a Healthy Habitat Hero

  Be a Healthy Habitat Hero!” is a compilation of activities where students engage in discussion and play interactive indoor and outdoor games to spark their curiosity and learn about the issue of invasive species and how they impact us all. Each...

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• From Here, From Away

  This activity develops an understanding of native species, introduced species, invasive species and non-invasive species through movement, active decision-making and group collaboration. It is intended to be completed outdoors but can easily be adapted...

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• Vectors of Spread

  Vectors of Spread is a hands-on, outdoor activity that creatively teaches the students the four common ways that invasive species spread to other areas and how to prevent the spread with simple actions. It consists of four challenge stations at which...

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• Eelgrass Ecosystem

  "Eelgrass Ecosystem: Spot the Difference" supports teaching students about invasive species. In this activity the students observe two different illustrations of the same ocean ecosystem.  The first reveals a healthy eelgrass population with many...

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• Sampling Biodiversity in the Schoolyard

  In completing this well-developed lesson plan, 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. They will learn how to...

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• Mapping Biodiversity Changes

  In this activity, students will discover the impacts that can occur when a pet, like a rabbit, is released into the wild. Using the community science platform, iNaturalist, students will explore species observed in their environment and research a case...

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• The Crabtivating Quiz Show

  During this activity students learn about the European green crab and its impact. After completion of a short interactive e-Learning course, students participate in an online quiz to demonstrate what they have learned about the green crab, invasive species...

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• Painting With Invasives

  Invasive plants are harmful to our environment and community. But they may also be beautiful, colourful and an excellent source of pigments to create a diverse range of colours of nature paint. This resource invites students to explore the colourful world...

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