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Nature Scene Investigators by Beetles Science and Teaching for Field Instructors
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
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- 8
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- This activity sets an exciting tone of exploratio…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- 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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"Decomposition Mission" by Beetles Science and Teaching for Field Instrctors
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- In this activity, students investigate the fascin…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- 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
1 recommendation
"I Notice, I Wonder, It Reminds Me Of": Exploration Routine by Beetles Science and Teaching for Field Instructors
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- During the activity, students pick up a natural o…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- During the activity, students pick up a natural object, such as a leaf, and make “I notice…” statements out loud with a partner, then share some of their observations with the group. They do the same with “I wonder…” questions, and with “It reminds me of…” connections. Then, students practice using these tools while exploring whatever they find interesting. This simple routine can help students get beyond seeing nature as a “green blur,” and lead them to never be bored in nature again.
- Subject
- Outdoor Education
- Science
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Experiential Education
- Field Studies
- Connecting to Nature
- URLs
- http://www.beetlesproject.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/I-Notice-I-Wonder-It-Reminds-Me-Of.pdf
- Learning Standards
- Students will: - Increase curiosity for and directly engage with aspects of the natural world. - Make observations, ask questions, and relate findings to past experiences. - Learn that descriptive observations are distinct from statements of opinion or identification.
- Duration
- 15-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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"Jobs in a Biotic Community" by the Center for Ecoliteracy
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Other
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- Students take a census of an outdoor site, and lo…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Other
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Submitted By
- 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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Designing a Resilient Community by the Centre for Ecoliteracy
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- A project-based learning activity in which studen…
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- 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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Kootenay Boundary Environmental Education Initiative Inspiration Handbook
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- Other
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- pre-K
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- Adult
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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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- Other
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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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Aboriginal Education Activities K-7
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- Activity
- Other
- Grade Level
- K
- 1
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- 7
- Submitted By
- Doni Gratton - 3 years ago
- Description
- Curricular links to new AbEd learning standards
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Other
- Grade Level
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- 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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Violence is Preventable (VIP) Program
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- Presentation
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- pre-K
- K
- 1
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- BC Society of Transition Houses - 4 years ago
- Description
- Skilled community-based facilitators are availabl…
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- Presentation
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
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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.
- Duration
- Varies based on the needs of each school.
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Feb 23, 2015
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