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Parents & Teachers
Young minds are eager to learn more about wetlands. Designed to help educate young people—tomorrow’s conservation leaders—about wetlands, conservation and what they can do to help, here are a few tools that will make learning fun for students of all ages whether in the classroom, on a field trip to a local wetland or at home.
Curriculum-based resources
Wetlands are included in the grade 4 and grade 5 Alberta science curriculum. Designed in consultation with educators, the following resources offer a wealth of wetland information to assist teachers and students alike.
Project Webfoot – Ducks Unlimited Canada’s wetland education program offering free lesson plans, action projects and much more.
Water Quest – Based on Alberta Environment’s water management program, Water for Life: Alberta’s Strategy for Sustainability and is intended as a learning supplement to the Grade 8, Freshwater Ecosystems unit.
Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required – A link to order the revised! wetlands education program resource kit and teachers’ guide from Alberta Environment.
Desktop displays
These colorful and informative 3-panel desktop displays are available to borrow (free of charge) for educational purposes. To book a display, phone Alberta Environment at (780) 427–2700.
Extension resources
The following web sites and publications offer additional wetland related information and resources.
Biodiversity 911 on the Web – A website offering interesting information, games and links to resources about biodiversity, what it is and why it is important.
Great Greenwing Adventure – Youth (13–17) are encouraged to apply for one a select spot in this annual Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) program. Participants learn about wildlife and wetland conservation through hands-on activities at DUC‘s Oak Hammock Marsh in Manitoba.
Parkland Conservation Farm Association – A demonstration farm, located East of Edmonton, committed to increasing awareness and adoption of agricultural practices that conserve soil, water and wildlife habitat.
Science Alberta Foundation – Engaging resources that bring science to life for Albertans of all ages, in every corner of the province.
Wetkit – Tools for working with wetlands in Canada.