Common Trees of the Southern Gulf Islands
Students learn to identify the six most common tree species in the Southern Gulf Islands based on physical characteristics.
Students learn to identify the six most common tree species in the Southern Gulf Islands based on physical characteristics.
In which watershed do you live, work and play?
How does land use and our activities on the land impact the health of our watersheds?
British Columbia's capital region is comprised of over 300 watersheds that are over 100 hectares in size, numerous smaller watersheds, plus natural and urban influenced drainage areas which drain to the shoreline without a creek.
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of taxonomy and the classification of living things (how, why). The concepts are reinforced through the creation and use of their own dichotomous keys, first in the class using a basic example and then outside using local plants.
This is an incredible teaching method that can be transferred to any setting or theme.