Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Program description: Students learn about biodiversity and how abiotic components affect different organisms.
Curriculum connections: Unit A: Biological Diversity
Grade 9 Biodiversity and Ecosystems Teachers Guide2025
Gr 9 Students Worksheet_Oct2025.docx
Beavers
Program description: Students explore the adaptations that help beavers be so successful and discover the impact they have on ecosystems.
Curriculum connections: Unit A: Biological Diversity
Recreational Impacts
Program description: Students conduct experiments to study the impacts of different recreational activities and develop mitigation strategies for preserving plants, wildlife, water and soil. They also participate in an activity designed to highlight different perspectives on the same issue.
Curriculum connections: Unit A: Biological Diversity; Unit C: Environmental Chemistry in Science; Time and Space in Social Studies
Recreational Impacts on Natural Areas Program Package
Recreational Impacts on Natural Areas Student Worksheets
Weed Warriors! Invasive Plant Workshop
Program description: During this hands on invasive plant workshop, students will learn what invasive plants are, why they are a problem and how they can be safely removed. They will also make a measurable impact on the invasive plants in the Weaselhead during their trip. Pre and post field trip activities are available to strengthen the learning objectives.
Curricular connections: Unit A: Biological Diversity