Conservation Ecology Grades 8-11
Great program for the new grade 10 science curriculum!
This program encourages students to look more closely at how humans are affecting marine ecosystems. Students begin their journey by learning the natural characteristics of three different ecosystems - rocky reefs, kelp forests and coral reefs - through a series of demonstrations with props and observations of live animals in the Aquariums' Tropic Zone and Treasures of the BC Coast. When they are done in the galleries, students return to the classroom to build model ecosystems like the ones they just observed. Then, they are given a range of scenarios to "develop" their ecosystems where they are encouraged to strike a balance between economics and the environment.
This program was presented at the National Marine Educator's Association Conference in July 2008 and received rave reviews.
"This was fantastic!"
"Great fun!"
"Very creative and interactive!"
Conservation Ecology gets students to consider the human factor in the world equation. Students learn the importance of small and large scale conservation efforts, the complexity of ecosystem structure and interactions, how human activities can affect marine ecosystems and the actions we can make to promote healthier and more sustainable marine ecosystems.
This program spends about 1 hour in the galleries and 1 hour in the Vancouver Aquarium classroom.
Details |
Teacher Resources |
2 hours |
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| Oct - Dec | Map for Parking |
| Tuesday | Pre-visit Checklist |
9:30 AM and 12:30 PM |
Aquarium Map |
$11.50/student |
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| 20-30 participants required |