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The 3 R's in the Forest by HCTF Education
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- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- 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
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Aboriginal Education Activities K-7
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- K
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- Doni Gratton - 3 years ago
- Description
- Curricular links to new AbEd learning standards
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- Other
- Grade Level
- K
- 1
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- 7
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- Doni Gratton - 3 years ago
- Description
- Curricular links to new AbEd learning standards
- Subject
- Arts Education
- Fine Arts/Visual Arts
- Cross-Curricular
- Aboriginal Education
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Social Studies
- Geography
- History
- Keywords
- K-7 Learning Standards
- Art
- MAth
- Science
- Socials
- LA
- Aboriginal Education
- Learning Standards
- K-7 AbEd links (Math, Science, Socials, Art, LA)
- Duration
- Year at a glance, new learning standards links: Ab Ed K-7 Math, Science, LA, Socials, Art
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Apr 23, 2016
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Be a Biodiversity Detective!
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- pre-K
- 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
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"Decomposition Mission" by Beetles Science and Teaching for Field Instrctors
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- Classroom printables
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- Grade Level
- 5
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- 8
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- In this activity, students investigate the fascin…
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- Classroom printables
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- Grade Level
- 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.
- Subject
- 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
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Designing a Resilient Community by the Centre for Ecoliteracy
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- Lesson Plan
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- 9
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- Adult
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- A project-based learning activity in which studen…
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- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
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- Grade Level
- 9
- 10
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- Adult
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- A project-based learning activity in which students assess their community's ability to respond to crises and develop ideas for making it more resilient. Students participate in project-based learning over several days as they assess their community's ability to respond to crises that threaten both natural and human systems. Then they develop ideas for redesigning their community to be more resilient.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Social Studies
- Geography
- Keywords
- Environmental Education
- Place-based Education
- Experiential Education
- Climate Change
- Project-based Learning
- URLs
- https://www.ecoliteracy.org/sites/default/files/uploads/shared_files/CEL_Designing_Resilient_Community.pdf
- https://www.ecoliteracy.org/download/designing-resilient-community
- Duration
- 50-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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Exploring a Forest by HCTF Education
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- Lesson Plan
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- K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
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- 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
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"Jobs in a Biotic Community" by the Center for Ecoliteracy
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- Classroom printables
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- Grade Level
- 3
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- Students take a census of an outdoor site, and lo…
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- 3
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- Students take a census of an outdoor site, and look for organisms that perform different “jobs” in the biotic community. A biotic (or natural) community is made up of the various organisms that live and interact with one another in a particular environment. As in a human community, its members have different roles and depend on each other for survival. In this activity, students examine a study area to find out what organisms live there and the ecological jobs or niches they fill.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Outdoor Education
- Science
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Social Studies
- Geography
- Keywords
- Environmental Education
- Experiential Education
- Place-based Education
- Community
- Ecosystem
- Biotic
- URLs
- https://www.ecoliteracy.org/sites/default/files/uploads/CEL_Lesson_Jobs_in_a_Biotic_Community.pdf
- https://www.ecoliteracy.org/download/downloadable-resource-jobs-biotic-community
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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Kootenay Boundary Environmental Education Initiative Inspiration Handbook
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- pre-K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- The KBEE has been working to find ways of enablin…
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- pre-K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- The KBEE has been working to find ways of enabling teachers to effectively use environmental/place-based education across their teaching practices in order to support students in developing the Core Competencies and achieving the Content, Curricular Competencies and Big Ideas in the Know-Do-Understand model articulated by the BC Ministry of Education, as well as to enhance their students' learning experiences both in and outside of their classrooms.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Outdoor Education
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Social Studies
- Geography
- Keywords
- Place-based Education
- Place-conscious Learning
- Experiential Education
- Inquiry
- Learning Standards
- https://www.curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum
- Duration
- 30-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 29, 2018
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Nature Scene Investigators by Beetles Science and Teaching for Field Instructors
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- Activity
- Assessment
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
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- 8
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- This activity sets an exciting tone of exploratio…
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- Activity
- Assessment
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- This activity sets an exciting tone of exploration and discovery, encouraging an inquiry mindset in students that helps establish a community of curious, active learners. Students gain tools to explore the natural world—and are inspired to discover and attempt to explain the abundant nature mysteries that surround us. NSI works well at the start of a field experience, to get students excited about nature mysteries.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Health and PE
- Outdoor Education
- Science
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Experiential Education
- Ecosystem
- Place-based Education
- Inquiry
- URLs
- http://www.beetlesproject.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/NSI-Nature-Scene-Investigators-2.pdf
- http://www.beetlesproject.org/resources/for-field-instructors/nsi-nature-scene-investigators-2/
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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