Alien-Spotting - there's an App for that!
December 8, 2011
VICTORIA, BC – The Royal BC Museum’s first iPhone/iPad app, Aliens Among Us,...... read more
CKIPC Strikes Aquatics Working Group
Aquatic and riparian invaders, such as Eurasian water-milfoil, zebra and quagga mussels, and yellow...... read more
Dynamic Speakers Address Invasive Plant Issues
What aquatic invasive species should we be on the look out for? How should we manage invasive...... read more
The topic of invasive plants is important for youth to be aware of. There are a number of resources that may be helpful in your classroom:
- Nab the Bully Plant - Activity Booklet
This easy-to-follow booklet guides teachers through a 1 ½ hour program (which can be done as three 30 minute activities). The program is designed for Grade 4 to 6 but could be adapted to other ages and informal education settings. See http://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/publications/invasive_plants.html
- Invaders of Our Ecosystems – Information booklet
A booklet of information with “Weed Warrior” skill testing questions that was developed by the Southern Interior Weed Management Committee. http://www.siwmc.ca/files/weed.pdf
- Bionic Bob – Colouring book - download PDF 4.5MB
A colouring book with activities and games that outlines biological control that was developed by Ministry of Forests. PDF attached with permission from Ministry of Forests.
- Weed Warrior Activity Book – Activity and colouring book
A colouring book with activities and games that provides an overview of weed issues. Developed by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. Call 1.877.610.3737.
- A Kid’s Journey to Understanding Weeds – Activity sheets
A US-based set of activity sheets for many weed species that include games and activities. See http://www.weedcenter.org/education/kids_journey.htm
- What is a Weed? – Poster
A kid-friendly poster that outlines what weeds are and what you can do. Developed by Regional District of Central Okanagan. www.regionaldistrict.com/docs/inspections/weedposter-kids.pdf
