This program provides an introductory look at the seasonality of different local marine plants and animals, with hands-on exploration opportunities and demonstrations. Topics include requirements for survival and growth; reproductive strategies; growth patterns; migration; Students will also explore the seasonality of linkages in the marine food web (e.g. herring, salmon, birds, bears, sea lions/seals, humans).
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Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: $50.00
Links to the BC Curriculum:
- Big Ideas
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Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment (grade 2 science)
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Living things are diverse, can be grouped, and interact in their ecosystems (grade 3 science)
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The motions of Earth and the moon cause observable patterns that affect living and non-living systems (seasons and tides) (grade 4 science)
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Content:
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Metamorphic and non-metamorphic life cycles of different organisms (grade 2 science)
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Biodiversity in the local environment (grade 3 science)
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Relationship between humans and their environment (grade 3 social studies)
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Competencies:
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Make simple predictions about familiar objects and events (grade 2 science)
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Observe objects and events in familiar contexts (grade 2 science)
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Identify simple patterns and connections (grade 2 science)
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Make predictions based on prior knowledge (grade 3 science)
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Sort and classify data and information using drawings or provided tables (grade 3 science)
- Use tables, simple bar graphs, or other formats to represent data and show simple patterns and trends (grade 3 science)
