Aquatic Ecosystem Tool Kit
Getting outside and experiencing your local wetland is a valuable way for students to learn about the wetland ecosystems and to develop a stewardship mindset for this resource and our environment. The Aquatic Ecosystem trip tool kit includes all the tools and instructions you need to lead your students through a discovery of your community wetland areas. Explore water quality and chemistry, invertebrates, plant identification, and environmental stewardship through the activities and worksheets in the Guide.
100 tool kits were made available to schools across Alberta through our Wetland Professional Development program. If you were unable to attend, we’ve got you covered! The guide includes instructions that do not require specialized equipment, so any class can use these activities!
This guide is split into 7 sections, each exploring an aspect of wetland ecosystems. The activities connect directly to the Alberta Program of Studies, with learning outcomes listed on the Curriculum Connections page. The tools required for each activity are conveniently in your backpack toolkit, and we have provided you instructions on how to use them.
Where possible, instructions for adapting the activities without the toolkit have been provided. This will allow for all of your students to stay engaged during the activities and will allow you to share this resource with your colleagues!
Aquatic Ecosystem Tool kit | Teacher's Guide
Activity 1 | Ecosystem Assessment
Activity 2 | Aquatic Invertebrates
Activity 3 | Water Chemistry
Activity 4 | Aquatic Plants and Animals
Activity 5 | Species At Risk and Aquatic Invasive Species
Activity 6 | Aquatic Ecosystem Functions
Activity 7 | Water Uses and Conservation
