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Stanley Park and Aquarium Field Trip

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore the beauty of British Columbia by participating in a class field trip. For this ecosystem observation lesson, students investigate the Vancouver Aquarium and Stanley Park, one of the largest parks in North America....
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Forest Ecology

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students examine the different plants and animals in British Columbia.  In this forest ecology lesson students explore how ecosystems work, classify animals and investigate food webs and chains. 
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Ecosystems

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students role play as members of interest group with a stake in a local land use issue. In preparation for the town hall meeting, students research their issue and gather pertinent information to persuade their audience.
Lesson Plan
Wild BC

Is Climate Change Good for Us?

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
Is it really that big of a deal if the global climate undergoes a little change? Young environmentalists consider this very question as they discuss in small groups the impact of different climate change scenarios on their lives,...
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Forest Ecosystem Field Trip

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Pupils investigate the environment by participating in a class field trip. In this botany lesson, students attend a field trip through their local park or forest while listening to a nature guide. Pupils practice using their 5 senses and...
Activity
Wild BC

Maple Trees and Marmots

For Teachers K - 3rd
Kinesthetic activities simulate animal activity as the seasons progress in a lesson that introduces climate change to primary pupils. The kids role-play maple trees collecting what they need to survive, but as each year comes...
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A Matter of Survival

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders dance with inspiration from wild animals. In this creative movement instructional activity, 4th graders watch a video clip and then move like an animal might move in their natural surroundings.
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Curated OER

Ecotourism in National Parks and Wilderness

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils research a wilderness or natural area and develop a plan for ecotourism.
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Curated OER

The Salmon Estuary And Human Impacts

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars have discussions and complete activities about the pacific salmon life cycle and marine parasites. In this salmon lesson plan, students complete activities such as observing sea lice, playing a tag game, and a board game.
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Curated OER

Mountain Pine Beetle

For Teachers 1st - 7th
Students identify the different parts of a tree. In this biology lesson, students investigate how mountain pine beetles kill trees. They examine the beetles' anatomy using a microscope.
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British Columbia Water and Waste Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Non-profit organization that educates and trains people to safeguard public health and the environment. Water and wastewater industries are important parts of an environmental plan that ensures the future use of Canada's water supply.
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Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia

For Students 3rd - 8th
An overview of the ecosystems in British Columbia.
Handout
McGill University

Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Boreal Cordillera

For Students 3rd - 8th
This Boreal Cordillera contains the mountains of the southern Yukon and northern British Columbia . This brief, concise description includes a collection of images of the animals and birds native to the location. Many of the images...
Handout
McGill University

Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Pacific Maritime

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Pacific Maritime ecozone lies along the British Columbia coast and it's border with Alaska. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes a collection of images of the...
Handout
McGill University

Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Montane Cordillera

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Montane Cordillera covers most of southern British Columbia and some of southwestern Alberta. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes an excellent collection of images...
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McGill University

Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Pacific Marine

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Pacific Marine ecozone begins at the British Columbia Coast. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes some images of the animals and birds native to the location. Many of...