Caring for the Land and prevent the spread of invasive species
The Invasive Species Council of British Columbia (ISCBC) is a dynamic, action-oriented organization that helps concerned stakeholders work together to stop the spread of invasive species in BC. myPITA provided the ISCBC with a grant to create cross-curricular Science-focused lessons with connections to First Peoples Perspectives. We Care for the Land and Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species for Grades 4–6 and Student Land Stewards in Action for Grades 7-9. The ISCBC shares more curriculum-based teaching resources.
Invasive Species Education
Invasive species are living organisms that are introduced to BC and take over, causing harm to the environment, economy, and society. Your students can make a tangible difference to help local biodiversity by learning about invasive species and preventing their spread. Effectively addressing the issue of invasive species starts by cultivating a deeper connection to place.
Invasive Species Education
Invasive species are living organisms that are introduced to BC and take over, causing harm to the environment, economy, and society. Your students can make a tangible difference to help local biodiversity by learning about invasive species and preventing their spread. Effectively addressing the issue of invasive species starts by cultivating a deeper connection to place.
We Care for the Land and Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species for Grades 4–6
This BC curriculum-based unit, We Care for the Land and Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species, supports students in: connecting to nature; learning about local biodiversity; discovering invasive species impacts; and developing skills to take action to help prevent the spread of invasive species.
Overview of Activities, Links to BC Curriculum, and Supplemental Resources
The ten activities in this unit, divided into four themes:
Building Connections to the Land
Activities that connect students to nature through sensory awareness and outdoor learning routines.
Activities that give students a greater awareness of local biodiversity, how people are part of the web of life, and how our actions can have positive or negative effects on the environment. The Problem with Invasive Species
Activities to introduce the issue of invasive species in British Columbia, their impacts and how we can make a difference. Give Back to the Land
Activities where students make a positive difference to the environment by sharing their learning about invasive species with others, developing plant identification skills, and taking part in a weed pull.
Overview of Activities, Links to BC Curriculum, and Supplemental Resources
The ten activities in this unit, divided into four themes:
Building Connections to the Land
Activities that connect students to nature through sensory awareness and outdoor learning routines.
- Activity 1: Notice Nature with All Your Senses
- Activity 2: Sit Spots
- Activity 3: Nature Journal Discoveries
Activities that give students a greater awareness of local biodiversity, how people are part of the web of life, and how our actions can have positive or negative effects on the environment. The Problem with Invasive Species
Activities to introduce the issue of invasive species in British Columbia, their impacts and how we can make a difference. Give Back to the Land
Activities where students make a positive difference to the environment by sharing their learning about invasive species with others, developing plant identification skills, and taking part in a weed pull.
Student Land Stewards in Action for Grades 7-9
- Overview of Grade 7–9 activities
- Activity 1: Ecosystem Postcards from Super, Natural British Columbia
- Activity 2: Invasive Species Trivia Challenge Relay
- Activity 3: Superspreader POV
- Activity 4: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Invasive Species Impacts
- Activity 5: Native Plant Garden Planning - Doesn't require creating a garden.
- Activity 6: Observe and Report! Contribute to Community Science
- Activity 7: Become Land Stewards! Plan a Weed Pull
