Learning resources

The following educational tools are available for teachers to use in their classrooms. Additional tools and print copies of these resources may be available if you contact us.

Publications

Title	Description	Program
Cetaceans of British Columbia Cetaceans of British Columbia poster	Published in 2024.	Primary Intermediate
Ghost gear Ghost gear: Educational guide and activity book	This guide provides information on ghost gear, including what it is, where it comes from, what the effects are, and what is being done to address it in Canada and around the world. Published in 2023.	Intermediate Secondary
Salmonids in the classroom - primary Salmonids in the classroom - primary	Organized around the salmon life cycle, each unit in this resource contains at least one strong science-based activity and many suggestions for language arts and fine arts. Assessment strategies are provided, including links to the integrated resource packages. Includes a Life Cycle of the Pacific Salmonid poster. Published in 2002.	Primary
Salmonids in the classroom - intermediate Salmonids in the classroom - intermediate	These science-based activities on the salmon life cycle can be integrated across the curriculum. The resource includes backgrounders, handouts on biology and habitat, extension activities and links to integrated resource packages. Beautiful illustrations, student worksheets and a home connections section are included in each unit. Clearly organized to accommodate lesson planning. Published in 2002.	Intermediate
Pacific salmonid life cycle poster Pacific salmonid life cycle poster	Printable poster showing the lifecycle stages of Pacific Salmonid. Updated in 2023.	Primary Intermediate Secondary
Sacred salmon journey Sacred salmon journey	Printable poster of an Indigenous representation of the salmon lifecycle and the connections of salmon to land, water, sky and people. The artist Clayton Gauthier is a Cree/Dakelh Artist who resides in Prince George, BC. Clayton works with youth in the school district and in his home community to share art and storytelling. In this piece, Clayton honours the salmon’s journey and all they gift us. We share gratitude for all the gifts that salmon provide. Published in 2020.	Primary Intermediate Secondary
Scales and tales Scales and tales!	This series of Scales & Tales is intended to be used sequentially. The fact/fun sheets are written for kids ages 8 to 12 and may be photocopied and distributed separately or as a set. Each sheet illustrates some aspect of the life cycle of the Pacific salmon with information on one side and an activity on the other. There are also suggestions for extension projects which can be done at school, at home, at the library, or in the community. Published in 1993.	Primary Intermediate
Table talk Table talk - a learning resource for the study of land and water allocation in British Columbia	This learning resource includes a teacher's guide and 33 student booklets and is designed to teach decision-making skills especially as they relate to land-use conflict. Students participate in simulations, taking on the roles of people who represent different sectors or interest groups (forestry, settlement, tourism and recreation, fishing, agriculture, mining and conservation). Working together they plan the future land-use and water use in Pangea River Valley, a hypothetical area in British Columbia. All background information is based on accurate BC statistics. The package also includes short units on watersheds, plays and two short videos entitled "Snapshots" and "Connections". Published in 1996.	Intermediate Secondary