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Stream to Sea Education Coordinators have compiled a list of educational web sites for teachers seeking additional material on any of the topics they have explored with their students through our lesson plans. Please be aware that by clicking on any of these links, you may be leaving the DFO Stream to Sea web site; we are not responsible for maintaining the content of these sites. Links related to:
Antifreeze; Anti Fish
- Bell Museum of Natural History. The Watershed Game: Examine the issues in each area of the watershed, then see the impacts of your choices! http://www.bellmuseum.org/distancelearning/watershed/watershed2.html
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada "Home Tips for Healthy Streams" brochure. http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/publications/docs/hths-eng.htm
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada Storm Drain Marking Program, Kit and Video. http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sep-pmvs/sci-icp/stormdrain-collecteur-eng.htm
- Kids WebSalmon Challenge: a game to help you see how your decisions help or harm our environment and our salmon. http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/animalsAndPlants/salmon-and-trout/salmon-challenge.aspx
- Pacific StreamKeepers Federation Handbook and Modules. http://www.pskf.ca/publications/download.html
BC White Sturgeon: Life History, Life Cycle and Population Decline
- Bell Museum of Natural History. The Watershed Game: Examine the issues in each area of the watershed, then see the impacts of your choices! http://www.bellmuseum.org/distancelearning/watershed/watershed2.html
- Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. www.cosewic.gc.ca
- Environment Canada Species at Risk information and Species at Risk Public Registry. www.sararegistry.gc.ca
- Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society. http://frasersturgeon.com/
- Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative. www.nechakowhitesturgeon.org
- Science NetLinks - Science lesson plans from K to 12 on environmental issues and endangered species. http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/matrix.cfm
- strangemag.com: Exploring strange phenomena - Lake Okanagan's Ogopogo. www.strangemag.com/ogopogo.html
- Upper Columbia White Sturgeon. Helping Hands for Ancients of the Deep. www.uppercolumbiasturgeon.org
Bioaccumulation: A case study of British Columbia's Killer Whales
Lesson 1: Natural History of British Columbia's Killer Whales
- British Columbia Wild Killer Whale Adoption Program and vocal recordings. http://www.killerwhale.org/
- Environment Canada Species at Risk information and maps of ranges for different killer whale species.
http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/species/speciesDetails_e.cfm?sid=700 - Recovery strategy for resident killer whales. http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/document/default_e.cfm?documentID=1341
- Lawrence Hall of Science - Online game to Identify whale vocals and match them with their oscilloscope image. http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/whale/
- Michael Bigg Ecological Reserve at Robson Bight. http://www.cetussociety.org/warden.html
- Orca Live Live web cameras from Johnstone Strait, British Columbia (July to October). www.orca-live.net
- UBC Department of Zoology Killer whale vocals. www.zoology.ubc.ca/~ford/
- Wild Whales - Home of the Cetacean Sightings Network. www.wildwhales.org
- Whale Acoustics - Marine Physical Laboratory, University of California, San Diego. http://cetus.ucsd.edu/voicesinthesea_org/Flash/
- Earthling Enterprises Education links
Lesson 2: Killer Whale Food Chains and Food Webs
- American Cetacean Society - Curriculum for teaching about whales, dolphins and porpoises. http://www.acsonline.org/education/curriculum/
- American Cetacean Society - Species fact sheets. http://www.acsonline.org/factpack/
- American Museum of Natural History: Ology. Kids can explore, ask questions, get answers, and learn simple and fun activities on biodiversity and marine biology to do away from the computer. http://www.ology.amnh.org/
- BioMedia Galleries - Images of plankton and the organisms that will develop from them. http://www.ebiomedia.com/gall/larvae/larva1.html
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - Marine-themed internet games relating to the BBCs Blue Planet series. http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/blueplanet/games.shtml
- Cumberland County AVA Center - Links to other oceans and marine life web sites and lesson plans. http://www.cumbavac.org/Oceans_and_Marine_Life.htm
- Marine Matters: Haida Gwaii
Elementary lesson plans that increase understanding and awareness of marine life and ecosystems, promote personal connections with the marine environment, encourage appreciation for marine values and conservation, and provide tools for action to foster healthy oceans and coastal communities. http://www.marinematters.org/education/index.html
Lesson 3: SARA and Threats to Killer Whales
- Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. www.cosewic.gc.ca
- Environment Canada Species at Risk information and maps of ranges for different killer whale species.
http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/species/speciesDetails_e.cfm?sid=700 - Environment Canada Species at Risk information. http://www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada Aquatic species at risk.
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/index-eng.htm - Recovery strategy for resident killer whales. http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/document/default_e.cfm?documentID=1341
- Science NetLinks - Science lesson plans from K to 12 on environmental issues and endangered species. http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/matrix.cfm
Lesson 4: Bioaccumulation and Killer Whales
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Institute of Ocean Science - Dr. Peter Ross' scientific paper on bioaccumulation in killer whales. http://www.orcarelief.org/docs/ross_pcbs_orcas.pdf
- Secrets@Sea - An online education adventure covering topics in Ocean Science. http://www.vanaqua.org/education/kidszone.html
- Stubbs Island Whale Watching - Helping the Whales: list of actions to take. www.stubbs-island.com
Lesson 5: Ready, Set, Action! Solutions for Killer Whales
- British Columbia Wild Killer Whale Adoption Program and vocal recordings. http://www.killerwhale.org/
- David Suzuki Foundation Nature Challenge for Kids. http://www.davidsuzuki.org/kids/
- David Suzuki Foundation - Ten top lifestyle changes to improve the state of the environment. www.davidsuzuki.org/files/WOL/GreenGuide.pdf
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "Make a Difference Campaign for Middle Schools". http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/education/mad.htm
- Habitat Conservation Trust Fund - Action ideas in the Wild BC "Leap into Action" resource. http://wildbc.org/index.php/workshops-publications/leap-into-action/
- Direct letters to the Ministers of Environment, Health and/or Industry. Contact links are at: http://www.earthlingenterprises.ca/earthlingenterprises/Write_a_letter__
_petitions.html - Stubbs Island Whale Watching - Helping the Whales; list of actions to take. www.stubbs-island.com
Coho Salmon and Habitat Loss
- Bell Museum of Natural History. The Watershed Game: Examine the issues in each area of the watershed, then see the impacts of your choices! http://www.bellmuseum.org/distancelearning/watershed/watershed2.html
- Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. www.cosewic.gc.ca
- Environment Canada Species at Risk information and Species at Risk Public Registry: http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/default_e.cfm
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada "Where and When to See Salmon" brochure. http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/publications/docs/salmon-saumon-eng.htm
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada Information specific to Interior Fraser Coho Salmon, "Recovery Assessment Report for Interior Fraser Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch)" (2005). DFO Can. Sci. Advis. Sec. Sci. Advis. Rep. 2005/061.
www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/csas/Csas/status/2005/SAR-AS2005_061_E.pdf - Fisheries and Oceans Canada Species at Risk information: Interior coho salmon. http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/species/speciesDetails_e.cfm?sid=716
- Forests and Oceans for the Future - Lesson Plans on integrating local ecological knowledge with natural resource management. www.ecoknow.ca/curriculum.html
- Kids Web Salmon Challenge - a game to help you see how your decisions help or harm our environment and our salmon. http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/animalsAndPlants/salmon-and-trout/salmon-challenge.aspx
- Science NetLinks - Science lesson plans from K to 12 on environmental issues and endangered species. http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/matrix.cfm
- Vancouver Aquarium Marine Sciences Centre lesson plans on the salmon life cycle, food web and human impact on salmon, with BC curriculum matches. http://www.vanaqua.org/salmontales/english/learningcentre/salmonlifecycle.php
Compose a Stream Song
- "Green Teacher: Education for Planet Earth" magazine. http://www.greenteacher.com
- "Orion Magazine" Publisher and distributor of "Into the Field"and a great magazine for inspiring educators about the relevance of mixing culture and nature. http://www.oriononline.org
- "The Streamkeepers Handbook: A Practical Guide to Stream and Wetland Care". http://www.pskf.ca/publications/handbook.html
- Pacific StreamKeepers Federation Handbook and Modules. http://www.pskf.ca/publications/download.html
- Parks Canada Special Places Eco lessons from Canada's National Parks in Atlantic Region. http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/sub/eco/index_e.asp
Difficult Decisions: The Sakinaw Sockeye Case Study
- "Salmonids in the Classroom - Intermediate" (2002). Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Handout 9.6, "Salmon Harvesting in BC", pp.213-214; Handout 9.7, "A Code of Responsible Fishing for Canada", p.215.
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/education/documents/sicinter-secinter/sic_intermediate_unithandouts_9.pdf - Status of Sakinaw Lake Sockeye Salmon" (2002). Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat. http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/csas/Csas/publications /ResDocs-DocRech/2002/2002_088_e.htm
- "Table Talk - A Learning Resource for the Study of Land and Water Allocation in British Columbia" Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/publications/pdfs/00EducCatMay11.pdf - Bell Museum of Natural History. The Watershed Game: Examine the issues in each area of the watershed, then see the impacts of your choices! http://www.bellmuseum.org/distancelearning/watershed/watershed2.html
- Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. www.cosewic.gc.ca
- Environment Canada Species at Risk information. http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/default_e.cfm
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada Recreational Fishing guidelines.
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.htm - Fisheries and Oceans Canada "Where and When to See Salmon" brochure. http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/publications/docs/salmon-saumon-eng.htm
- Forests and Oceans for the Future - Lesson Plans on integrating local ecological knowledge with natural resource management. www.ecoknow.ca/curriculum.html
- Kids Web - Salmon Challenge: a game to help you see how your decisions help or harm our environment and our salmon. http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/animalsAndPlants/salmon-and-trout/salmon-challenge.aspx
- Results of public consultations on SARA-listed species.
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/consultation/sara-lep/index-eng.htm - Science NetLinks - Science lesson plans from K to 12 on environmental issues and endangered species. http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/matrix.cfm
- The BC Salmon Marketing Council developed the "Salmon Market Database" to provide historical data regarding salmon; these statistics are conveniently available in a variety of formats for easy analysis.
www.bcsalmon.ca/market-database/index.html - Vancouver Aquarium Marine Sciences Centre - Lesson plans on the salmon life cycle, food web and human impact on salmon, with BC curriculum matches. http://www.vanaqua.org/salmontales/english/learningcentre/salmonlifecycle.php
Ecological Footprint: How Does the Way We Live Affect Earth?
- American Museum of Natural History: Ology - Kids can explore, ask questions, get answers, and learn simple and fun activities on biodiversity and marine biology to do away from the computer. http://www.ology.amnh.org/
- Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) - Lesson plans on sustainability and general environmental education, including the EduAction kit. http://www.cpaws-southernalberta.org/education/edu_resources.php
- David Suzuki Foundation Nature Challenge for Kids. http://www.davidsuzuki.org/kids/
- David Suzuki Foundation - Ten top lifestyle changes to improve the state of the environment. www.davidsuzuki.org/files/WOL/GreenGuide.pdf
- Ecovoyageurs Footprint Calculator. http://www.ecovoyageurs.ca/en/page.cgi?stage=footprint/footprint
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "Make a Difference Campaign for Middle Schools". http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/education/mad.htm
- Facing the Future: Classroom activities and lesson plans for teaching about global issues and solutions. http://www.teacherscorner.org/
- Government of Canada Greenhouse Gas calculators. http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/community/ecoaction/greenhousecalcs-e.html
- Learning for a Sustainable Future: Lessons in sustainability education. http://www.lsf-lst.ca/en/projects/teacher-resources/additional-resources/tech-loop
- Optimum Population Trust Footprint Calculator. http://www.optimumpopulation.org/opt.ecofoot.html
- Redefining Progress - Ecological Footprint Analysis. http://www.rprogress.org/ecological_footprint/footprint_FAQs.htm
- SEEDS Foundation Green Schools Program. http://www.greenschools.ca
- T.Buck Suzuki Environmental Foundation 2010 Fuel efficiency guide
- List of educational resources from Parks Canada
Fisheries Careers for First Nations
- Forests and Oceans for the Future: Lesson Plans on integrating local ecological knowledge with natural resource management. www.ecoknow.ca/curriculum.html
- Stewardship Centre for British Columbia: BC Stewardship Series documents. http://www.stewardshipcentre.bc.ca/cdirs/st_series/
Making a Redd
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada "Where and When to See Salmon" brochure.
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/publications/docs/salmon-saumon-eng.htm - Lawrence Hall of Science: Marine Activities, Resources and Education (MARE) Build a fish (survival) game. http://sv.berkeley.edu/showcase/flash/fish.html
- Salmon Story: Electronic children's book - Life cycle of the Chinook salmon. http://www.salmon.room.net/salmonstory/salmonstory.htm
Other Environmental Education Web Sites
- Alberta Government: Kananaskis Country Environmental education lesson plans and educational resources.
http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/kananaskis/ed_materials.asp - BC Ministry of Education: Environmental Learning and Experience: CARE
: C-a consideration of complexity and complex systems, A-aesthetic appreciation,
R-responsible action and consequences of action, and E-the practice of an environmental ethic. The ELE's model of direct experience, critical reflection and negotiation are also supported and endorsed by the activities and teaching strategies within this guide.
An Interdisciplinary Guide and video clips for Teachers (2007) - Amphibians and Reptiles of Alaska On-line "field" handbook. http://aknhp.uaa.alaska.edu/herps/
- Ecology Centre: Ecological education lesson plans for high school.
http://www.ecologycenter.org/tfs/index.html - Eco-pros: Environment of Planet Earth Links to water-related environmental educational web sites.
http://www.eco-pros.com/waterwebs.htm - Educating Young People about Water.
http://www.uwex.edu/erc/eypaw/listall.cfm?summaries=no - Enchanted Learning - Learn about the sea and its inhabitants with fact sheets; colouring sheets and connect the dots. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/ocean/
- Jungle Walk: a site for animal lovers. Audio and video links for your organism of choice.
http://www.junglewalk.com/frames.asp - Marine Matters. http://www.marinematters.org
- Monterey Bay Aquarium - On-line aquatic themed games for kids.
http://www.mbayaq.org/lc/activities.asp - National Geographic simulation of what a sperm whale with a critter camera would see. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/crittercam/deepsea/
- Nature Vancouver was founded as the Vancouver Natural History Society in 1918 by Professor John Davidson
to promote the enjoyment of nature; foster public interest and education in the appreciation and study of nature; encourage the wise use and conservation of natural resources; work for the complete protection of endangered species and ecosystems
and promote access to, and maintenance of, natural areas in the vicinity of Vancouver.
- Intertidal Pamphlet or Intertidal page (without pictures)
- Marine Biology Page
- North Pacific Universities Marine Mammal Research Consortium: Fast facts on biology of marine mammals. http://www.marinemammal.org/steller_sea_lion/fastfacts.php
- OceanLink "Ocean Matters" bulletin. http://www.oceanlink.island.net/ocean_matters/index.html
- Parks Canada Teacher's Corner.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/index_e.asp - Project Wet: Water Education for Teachers. http://www.projectwet.org
- Project Wild: Aquatic K-12 curriculum and activity guide. http://www.projectwild.org/ProjectWILDK-12AquaticCurriculumandActivityGuide.htm
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS): Internet games relevant to marine studies ("Form and Function"; "High Seas" and "Artic Adventure"). http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/category/interactives-extras/interactives-games/
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS): On-line virtual tide-pools (low tide and high tide).
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/life-at-the-edge-of-the-sea/introduction/3048/ - Sea Semester at Woods Hole: Lesson plans on marine biology and oceanography. http://www.sea.edu/academics/k12.asp
- Tagging of Pacific Pelagics (TOPP): Census of Marine Life information pages. http://www.toppcensus.org/
- The Big Blue Bus, (DFO) Department of Fisheries and Oceans Kids activities, games, quizzes and links on marine themes.
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/canwaters-eauxcan/bbb-lgb/index_e.asp - University of Alaska Anchorage Alaska Stream Team: Educational Level Water Monitoring Field Guide.
http://aquatic.uaa.alaska.edu/EducationTraining.htm - Voices in the Sea.
http://cetus.ucsd.edu/voicesinthesea_org/Flash/ - Water Cycle for Kids
http://www.waterfiltersfast.com/The-Water-Cycle-For-Kids_ep_94-1.html
