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The 3 R's in the Forest by HCTF Education
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- Classroom printables
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- K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
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- Matter cycles. Matter for growth, maintenance and…
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- K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- Matter cycles. Matter for growth, maintenance and reproduction in all organisms cycles through the ecosystem and Earth processes. All life needs certain matter in order to stay alive. This includes nitrogen, phosphorus, and water; oxygen for many but not all animals; and carbon dioxide for plants, to name a few kinds of matter.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Outdoor Education
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Keywords
- Ecosystem
- Ecology
- Recycling
- Decomposers
- URLs
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ThreeRsinForest_DetectiveSheet_CopyPage.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ThreeRsinForest_GuidedImagery_CopyPage.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ecosystems_Primer.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ThreeRsinForest_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ForestStories_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/lessons/earth-ecosystems-and-ecology/
- Learning Standards
- To understand, through guided visualization (part 1) and hands-on investigations (part 2), how matter cycles through an ecosystem. To gain an understanding of decomposition, a community of forest recyclers, and the critical role decomposers play in the food web and the cycling of matter.
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
1 recommendation
Be a Biodiversity Detective!
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- pre-K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
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- Students investigate biodiversity of wildlife in …
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- pre-K
- K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- Students investigate biodiversity of wildlife in their backyard (schoolyard) by selecting and mapping out areas they expect to be high in biodiversity in part one. Part two uses a larger area to make observations about the area by using “biodiversity clues.”
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- Outdoor Education
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Ecosystems
- Ecology
- Food Webs
- Species Diversity
- URLs
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/BiodiversityDetective_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/lessons/earth-ecosystems-and-ecology/
- Duration
- 30-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
1 recommendation
"Decomposition Mission" by Beetles Science and Teaching for Field Instrctors
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- Classroom printables
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- 5
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- In this activity, students investigate the fascin…
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- 5
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- In this activity, students investigate the fascinating and complex process of decomposition and lay the foundation for deeper understanding of concepts related to matter and energy transfer in ecosystems. Through exploration and discussion, students go beyond simple definitions. Instead, students discover key characteristics of decomposition as they struggle with creating a sequence for decomposing wood and leaves. They learn the difference between physical decomposition and chemical decomposition and that many things contribute to decomposition, but certain organisms are classified as decomposers. They also search for and discuss evidence of decomposers, make model diagrams to further develop their ideas about the process of decomposition, and discuss decomposition and its role in the cycling of matter. Finally, students are challenged to recognize the evidence and impact of decomposition in the ecosystems they explore.
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- Outdoor Education
- Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Experiential Education
- Place-based Education
- Ecology
- Ecosystem
- Forest
- URLs
- http://www.beetlesproject.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Decomposition-Mission.pdf
- http://www.beetlesproject.org/resources/for-field-instructors/decomposition-mission/
- Learning Standards
- Students will: - Explore, observe, and compare samples of decomposing materials and use reasoning to determine the level of decomposition among them - Search for and classify decomposers (or evidence of them) as fungi, bacteria or invertebrates - Investigate and discuss decomposition as the process of breaking down dead organisms and their waste materials into smaller and simpler forms of matter - Create a model diagram for the process of decomposition - Discuss the role decomposers play in making matter available to living plants
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
1 recommendation
Exploring a Forest by HCTF Education
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- K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- Students explore a forest at designated stations,…
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- K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- Students explore a forest at designated stations, using their vision and, blindfolded, their other senses. By engaging with the forest in a personal, multisensory activity, students will become more sensitive to the components of a forest, and hopefully, treat our landscapes with increased respect.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Health and PE
- Outdoor Education
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Place-based Education
- Ecosystems
- Ecology
- URLs
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ExploringAForest_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ecosystems_Primer.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/lessons/earth-ecosystems-and-ecology/
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ForestStories_Lesson.pdf
- Learning Standards
- Students will engage the senses to explore the characteristics of a forest.
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
1 recommendation
Exploring the Great Bear Sea - Elementary Resources
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- 4
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
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- The Exploring the Great Bear Sea Elementary and S…
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- 4
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- The Exploring the Great Bear Sea Elementary and Secondary Curriculum Resources are based on the film The Great Bear Sea: Reflecting on the Past, Planning for the Future, by Green Fire Productions, and can be used to engage students on an inquiry-based, educational journey through the Great Bear Sea. The Great Bear Sea is a new name given to the North Coast of British Columbia (BC), an area that extends from Campbell River on Vancouver Island to the border of BC and Alaska. This region of British Columbia’s coast is one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world, has enormous cultural significance to the people who live here, and contains important resources for BC’s economy.
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- Outdoor Education
- Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Keywords
- Place-based Stories
- Marine Conservation
- Sustainable Resource Management
- Biodiversity
- Marine Stewardship
- Experiential Science
- URLs
- http://www.greatbearsea.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Exploring-the-Great-Bear-Sea-Elementary-2017.pdf
- http://www.greatbearsea.net
- Learning Standards
- All resources are connected to the revised BC curriculum and include lesson plans, supplementary resources and film clips to support classroom learning.
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 29, 2018
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Forest Food Webs by HCTF Education
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- Lesson Plan
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- 4
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- Students use forest stores from their ecoprovince…
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- 4
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- Students use forest stores from their ecoprovince to examine and define the elements of food chains and food webs including abiotic and biotic interactions. Students as ‘food chain roles’ participate in an string webbing activity that demonstrates how roles are inter-connected and the resilience of food webs to adapt to stresses.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Outdoor Education
- Science
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Ecosystems
- Ecology
- Place-based Edcuation
- URLs
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ecosystems_Primer.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ForestStories_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ForestFoodWebs_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/lessons/earth-ecosystems-and-ecology/
- Learning Standards
- The students will be able to: classify forest components into different ecological food web roles; and construct and describe food webs, including non-living aspects of a forest ecosystem.
- Duration
- 30-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
2 recommendations
Skits to Solve School Problems in Peaceful Ways
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- 4
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- Heart Mind Online - 2 years ago
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- Children love performing and watching themselves …
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- 4
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- Heart Mind Online - 2 years ago
- Description
- Children love performing and watching themselves on film. This lesson uses scenario planning, acting, filming and analyzing to practice solving problems peacefully in ways that are relevant and personalized for students. It can be adapted to any age level simply by adjusting the depth of dialogue and complexity of conflict situations. The process helps students develop empathy by providing them with an opportunity to think and apply their knowledge and experience to conflict and problem solving skits. Research shows that empathy is positively linked to peaceful conflict resolution and both predicts successful conflict management as well as reduces the likelihood of getting involved in conflict in the first place.
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- Arts Education
- Drama
- English Language Arts
- Health and PE
- Keywords
- Core Competencies
- Social Emotional Learning
- Mindfulness
- Empathy
- Compassion
- URLs
- http://heartmindonline.org/resources/lesson-plan-skits-to-solve-school-problems-in-peaceful-ways
- Learning Standards
- Students will be able to: identify what getting along looks, sounds and feels like, identify peaceful choices in common school/classroom problems, practice working through "school or classroom conflicts" faced at school, reflect on the cause of the "problem" or conflict, the feelings that exist during conflict and the potential actions to solve them peacefully.
- Duration
- 45 - 60 min
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- May 9, 2017
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Violence is Preventable (VIP) Program
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- BC Society of Transition Houses - 4 years ago
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- Skilled community-based facilitators are availabl…
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- Presentation
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- pre-K
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- BC Society of Transition Houses - 4 years ago
- Description
- Skilled community-based facilitators are available around the province to provide accessible and inclusive Violence is Preventable (VIP) programming in local schools. You can request any of the following program components for your community: o Violence prevention presentations to educate students, teachers, administrators, and parents/caregivers; o One-on-one support to individual students; and/or o Group intervention in the school environment. For more information, contact your local VIP program or contact Andrea Thompson, Children and Youth Services Coordinator at BCSTH, by phone (604.669.6943, ext 229) or email (andrea@bcsth.ca).
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Leadership
- Social Justice
- Health and PE
- Keywords
- Child abuse
- Media literacy
- Gender equality
- Intersectional feminism
- Bullying
- Technology safety
- Teen Dating Violence
- Counselling
- URLs
- http://www.bcsth.ca/
- Learning Standards
- The Violence is Preventable (VIP) program is a comprehensive strategy for connecting schools, educators, students and families with Children Who Witness Abuse (CWWA) programs across the province to improve the health and welfare of children and youth impacted by violence. As provincial coordinator of this school-based prevention program, the BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH) supports VIP sites to accomplish the following program goals: • Break the silence of domestic violence by making it safe for children and youth to speak up in schools about their experiences? • Increase teacher, school staff, parent/caregiver, and student awareness about violence in relationships and its effects on child witnesses? • Empower participants to become personally involved in community social justice initiatives; • Motivate students and educators to recognize violence in their everyday lives; and • Facilitate partnerships between schools and communities in order to respond to the emotional, social, academic, and psychological needs of children and youth exposed to domestic violence.
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- Varies based on the needs of each school.
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Feb 23, 2015
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Youth Circles: Check-ins & Debriefs
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- 7
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- Heart Mind Online - 2 years ago
- Description
- Circle Sharing can encourage students to feel sec…
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- Activity
- Grade Level
- 7
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- Heart Mind Online - 2 years ago
- Description
- Circle Sharing can encourage students to feel secure and calm. It encourages healthy relationships amongst youth in their classrooms and schools that promotes “integration”. According to author and psychiatrist Dan Seigel when we integrate within relationships, we honour differences between ourselves and others, This promotes linkages through compassionate understanding and communication. Integration creates harmony.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- Leadership
- English Language Arts
- Health and PE
- Keywords
- Core Compentencies
- Social Emotional Learning
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Self-Regulation
- Conflict Resolution
- Learning Standards
- Create strategies for promoting the health and well-being of the school and community.
- Duration
- 10-30 min
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- May 9, 2017
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