Now it is your turn! Youth design their own biodiversity-themed superhero, and to be a superhero themselves by taking note of the environmental impacts of the items in their own homes.
Garry Oak Biodiversity - Science Literacy Week
Let's learn about the importance of biodiversity in the beautiful & unique Garry oak ecosystems found on Southern Vancouver Island.
Try the Remove the Invaders Activity to see if you can correctly identify native and invasive species.
Forest Fire Biodiversity - Science Literacy Week
This lesson will give youth insight into how natural forest fires can increase biodiversity. Youth will learn that forest fires are natural and forests are well adapted in a variety of ways to deal with fires. Some species are even dependent on fires for their survival. That being said, not all fires are good including the fires used to deforest the Amazon. In the activities, youth will learn to design a healthy and diverse ecosystem. Youth will also analyze cones and seeds to discover what makes them well adapted for fires.
Bug Hotel! - Science Literacy Week
This activity will expose youth to the biodiversity of the most diverse group of animals through background research and a hands on activity involving creating a bug “hotel”. Participants will build their own bug hotel from natural and household materials, creating a structure with a variety of habitats available for local insects. The activity has room for the creative freedom of participants along with some inspiration/guidance provided using examples. Observations should be made daily to record what species you find and the location in the bug hotel where they were found (inside on a specific substrate, on top, or underneath the structure). By the end of the week hopefully you will have been able to spot a few different species of insects in your own backyard and compile a list of species!
