EDUCATION
SkeenaWild is pleased to launch its new Education Program for K-12 students in the communities of the Skeena Watershed. We offer hands-on activities and resources and experiential learning opportunities that foster healthy childhood development and cultivate a strong watershed stewardship ethic in students. We incorporate an approach that is:
- Nature-Based and Hands-On
- Inquiry-Based
- Intersectional and Cross-Curricular (aligned with the new BC Ministry of Education curriculum)
- Informed by First Peoples’ Principles of Learning
- Place-Based
- Rooted in the principle that connecting with nature is a core aspect of environmental stewardship
Lesson Plans
SkeenaWild has developed several lesson plans which adhere to the tenets of British Columbia's new curriculum standards - they are inquiry-based, place-based, promote experiential learning, provide descriptions of hands-on activities, and incorporate local Indigenous perspectives. These lesson plans provide educators with relevant background information, key definitions, suggested activities, and links to additional resources.
SkeenaWild Workshops
SkeenaWild is pleased to be offering FREE classroom workshops to all schools in communities in the Skeena Watershed. These workshops are led by an experienced enivornmental educator and provide hands-on, interractive experiences that support the current BC curriculum. Contact the SkeenaWild office for more information and to book a workshop for your classroom.
Additional Educational Resources
A summary of excellent resources available to support both classroom and community-based education programs relevant to salmon and watersheds.
Activities
SkeenaWild has compiled many demonstrations and hands-on activities to engage students' minds to learn about salmon and watersheds.
