Participate in the Backyard Bird Count 

Pollinator meadows are catching on in urban landscape design.  Learn how an  increase in biodiversity is connected to these planting schemes. 

What are pollinator meadows?

Pollinator meadows are intentionally naturally managed areas in designated parks and on park-managed golf courses and boulevards.

The meadows will produce a variety of blooms from common dandelions to native lupines to attract pollinator bees, butterflies, and birds. 

Planting Plan and list for the UBC Pollinator Meadow

Pollinator meadows are part of a larger concept called rewilding.  Rewilding “can be thought of as repairing the Earth from the ravages imposed by humans over the last thousands of years. It appeals to our general belief that things were better in the ‘good old days’ with respect to conservation, and that all we have seen are losses of iconic species and the introduction of pests to new locations” (Krebbs 2022). 

How do aquatic insects co-exist in the same ecosystem?  How does variety of animal form contribute to biodiversity?

Be a hover fly hero by planting a hover fly friendly garden.  Learn more about hover flies and how to support pollinators.

How You Can Help: Hoverflies have stronger populations in places where people plant for all types of pollinators, from butterflies to bees and birds. This helps to build an ecosystem with natural predators and prey for the garden’s inhabitants, and limits the need for insecticides and other harmful pesticides. Cultivating an array of flowering plants will ensure that nectar and pollen are available to pollinators throughout the growing season. You can also try planting different crops in proximity (companion planting) to increase pollination and productivity, while also providing unique habitat for beneficial creatures, including hoverflies.

Build your astronomy diorama to communicate the answer to your essential astronomy question:

Rubric:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Up5f3atgIdBnfmo-pC26PFp6_pw0OevvDtcXLPdPMHw/edit?usp=sharing

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How to use APA 7 to cite the reference for your science facts:

https://libguides.tru.ca/apa/intextcitations#:~:text=Citing%20a%20source%20multiple%20times%20in%20one%20paragraph,-When%20citing%20the&text=Instead%2C%20introduce%20the%20author%20with,author%20by%20name%20or%20pronoun.

Debunk Bots can help citizens clarify their understanding of controversial ideas that might not be supported by science evidence… Learn More

Learn more about the 2024 device use in BC Schools

How to use CK-12 Flexi for homework help:

May 22 is an opportunity to focus on biodiversity.  Learn more abut how British Columbians will focus on native bees in an effort to celebrate differencees. 

The 2024 theme is we’re part of the solution #fornature

Take a Bee Walk and learn more about the local bees in your environment

Biodiversity in native BC Bees – learn more about the native BC bees

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Earth day is a thing – this year Earth Day is on Monday April 22, 2024 How will you celebrate?

Learn more about how to celebrate the earth if you have eco anxiety

A solar eclipse, A rare celestial event, is an opportunity to study how animals react to the sun disappearing, albeit briefly.

Watch the eclipse safely:

If you want to view the solar eclipse safely, equipment that meets the ISO 12312-2 standards means that they’re safe for use. For this, the equipment must be tested in a laboratory and approved by a recognized accrediting body. Unfortunately, anyone can print a statement that says their product meets the ISO standards which is why checking out the AAS’s list of approved safe solar viewers can give you peace of mind.

Many animals use light to navigate, when it slowly gets darker the animals become less active.  Learn more