North Star chronicles the exceptional journey of Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, a young, Quebec-born Innu astrophysicist who’s leading a massive research project at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. Drawing on a worldview rooted in a
These cards are also available as a physical deck of cards. Each school should have at least 1 deck available in their library. A French version of the cards is
The SeaDoc Society works to ensure the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems through science and education. They strive to find science-based solutions for marine wildlife in the Salish
Geoduck clams are the largest saltwater clam found on the west coast. Used in the past as a food source by Coast Salish people and now prized in Asia as
In this unit jointly created by NLPS and Ocean Networks Canada, students will explore multiple ways of knowing the beach environment through exploration of Hul’qumin’um’ language, personal connections, and science.
Garry oak ecosystems, once a prominent feature of the pre-contact landscape of Coast Salish territories, were carefully tended gardens and farms growing spe:nxw (camas) as well as other edible and
Based in Victoria, British Columbia, Seaquaria delivers engaging education experiences to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. Seaquaria Ocean Education is an initiative of World Fisheries Trust, a registered
A Hul’q’umi’num’ language guide to plants and animals of southern Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the Salish Sea. *** Note, the orthography (spelling system) used in this guide is
Monthly magazine featuring happenings around the Coast Salish area.
A great set of videos and information about native plants from the Royal BC Museum, including videos about how to tell the difference between western red cedar and yellow cedar.
How are sword-ferns, whale hunting and bull kelp all connected? In this short video, Dr. Nancy Turner talks about some of the knowledge she has learned from her decades of
Play bingo on your plant walk down to the beach! All of the living things on that cards can be found at Sealand Park, but the activity can be used
Situations d’apprentissage en science et technologie pour stimuler le questionnement et l’observation, initier à la cueillette de données et guider l’exploration. Zoom sur la Terre et l’Espace Zoom sur l’univers
What can and can’t be recycled in BC? Circular Economies Educational Information Tips for Going Zero Waste How to Run a Waste Audit at Your School Understanding Zero Waste According
Exemplar unit plans created by NLPS teachers – digital versions
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