Wetland Ecosystems

Facility: Watershed On Wheels
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Program Levels:
ESL, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 7
Course Types:
Outreach

Students participate in activities and lessons that focus on the importance of Ontario wetlands.

Topics explored include:

  • Types of wetlands
  • The importance and role of wetland habitats
  • Historical destruction of wetlands
  • Diversity of types of plants and wildlife>/li>
  • Invertebrates
  • Indicator and alien species

Preparation:
It’s helpful for students to have name tags.

Availability
Year-round

Curriculum Connections:

  • Science and Technology: Life Systems

 


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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) delivers programs in the following municipalities of York Region: City of Markham, City of Vaughan, King Township, Town of Richmond Hill and Whitchurch-Stouffville. However, please note that some parts of York Region fall under the jurisdiction of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA). For information on LSRCA education programs, please visit www.lsrca.on.ca/education.