Exploring Ecosystems and Protecting Life on Land

Exploring Ecosystems and Protecting Life on Land

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How to Play

Click on the first mission.

Complete each of the lessons to unlock the next mission.

Once all missions are complete, you have won the game!

Dive into Ecosystems

What is an Ecosystem?

Watch the video to learn more about ecosystems.

Ecosystems are all around us!

Unleash Your Inner Artist

Complete the ecosystem colouring page.

Show your teacher when you are done.

Explain what you see in the ecosystem.

Biotic vs. Abiotic

Watch the video to learn more about biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem.

Biotic Factors

Abiotic Factors

Leap into Nature

Go on a Nature Scavenger Hunt in your school yard.

Walk around the field looking for biotic and abiotic factors.

When you are done, go inside and share your findings with the class.

Mission 1 Complete

Congratulations! You completed Dive into Ecosystems. Click on the second mission to continue.

Ecosystems in our Community

Watch this video showing you the different ecosystems in Saskatchewan!

GrasslandEcosystems

This is a picture of a grassland ecosystem in Saskatchewan. What do you see?

Step Outside and Explore!

Attend Brightwater Science, Environmental and Indigenous Learning Centre for a guided field trip.

Explore the grassland ecosystem and learn about the plants and animals that live there.

When you get back to school, share what you learned with the class and have the teacher record your answers on a picture web.

ForestEcosystems

Listen to Caitie tell us about forest ecosystems.

Did you know that tree rings can predict climate change. The rings can be thick or thin depending on how many resources are in the ecosystem.

Turning Trees into Masterpieces

You will need a clipboard, a white piece of paper, and your pencil case.

Walk to Holiday Park with your class and find a quiet place to sit.

Draw what you see in the forest. Remember to include biotic and abiotic factors.

Freshwater Ecosystems

A pond is an example of a freshwater ecosystem. Listen to the story to learn about the biotic and abiotic factors in a pond.

Ponds provide a home for many different plants, animals, and insects!

Water Wonderland

Grab your nets and clear containers and take a walk to the pond with your class.

Fill your containers with water and use your net to see what you can find.

Share your discoveries with a friend and return your findings to the pond.

The Water Song

Listen to The Water Song by Mary Lou and Dan Smoke. When you feel comfortable, join in and sing with them!

Mission 2 Complete

Congratulations! You completed Ecosystems in our Community. Click on the third mission to continue.

Human Impacts on Ecosystems

One Earth

Watch this video and look for ways humans have impacted ecosystems around the world.

Share Your Thinking

Think about the video you just watched. What did you see? How did it make you feel?

My home is disappearing. What is happening to it?

You will have 2 minutes to turn to the friend beside you and share your thoughts with them.

When the timer is done, take turns and explain your thinking to the class.

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Human Footprints

Here are some examples of how humans can impact ecosystems.

I need forests for food, shelter, and safety. Please don't cut down the trees!

Listen to the story Greta and the Giants by Zoe Tucker.

I SPY Human Footprints

Bring your iPad outside and go on a community walk looking at different ecosystems.

Take pictures of the different ways that humans have impacted our natural ecosystems.

When you get back to school, show your pictures to the class and share what you discovered on the walk.

Mission 3 Complete

Congratulations! You completed Human Impacts on Ecosystems. Click on the forth mission to continue.

Protecting the Planet

Planet Earth

Try singing along to this song about the Earth!

Did you know that the Earth is about 4.5 billion years old.

The Earth Book

Listen to The Earth Book by Todd Parr.

The Earth is calling and it is time to save our planet!

I love the Earth because...

Colour a coffee filter using blue and green washable markers.

Spray the coffee filter with water and let dry.

Glue it on black construction paper and write what you love about the Earth using a white crayon.

Make a Difference

Take a walk in your community and help clean-up the ecosystems.

Some students can collect garbage and others can collect recycling products.

When you are done, make sure you put the items in the correct bin.

Grow Your Own Change

Plant a school or community garden!

Prepare the garden beds by clearing old debris, loosening the soil, and adding organic matter.

Plant a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, shrubs, and traditional medicines.

Harvest the plants in the fall and share them with members in your community.

Transforming Ideas into Action

Use words and images to design a poster explaining one way humans can protect the planet and save ecosystems.

Show and present your poster to the class.

Find a place in the school to display your poster and inspire others.

Mission 4 Complete

Congratulations! You completed Protecting the Planet. Click on the arrow to reveal your prize.

You have earned the title of Ecosystem Protector

As a prize for completing the missions, please vote on one of the parks you would like to visit: St. Andrews Park Optimist Park Victoria Park

Enjoy your visit to the park and remember to always respect our ecosystems!

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