Welcome to the Watersheds Canada Resource Library!
Here you will find a comprehensive collection of free educational resources dedicated to helping rural shoreline property owners, families, municipalities, lake groups, and educators protect their lakes and restore natural habitat. Explore guides, best practices, case studies, lesson plans, and tools to become a freshwater protector. All resources are freely shareable so please include them in a newsletter, on social media, or printed for a community booth!
Funding support thanks to Peterborough K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation, and S.M. Blair Family Foundation.
Counting Fish activity
Exploring the interconnectedness of living and non-living things in local ecosystems, this collection focuses on the natural environment and its inhabitants, specifically native fish species found in the Ottawa area. Through interactive activities and educational materials, students develop their counting skills and learn to identify and match fish to their local habitats. The importance of native fish having specific local habitats is also emphasized, fostering an understanding of numbers and their connections to everyday life. By engaging with these materials, learners can develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world and its complexities.
Fish Activity Book PDF
This activity book is designed for young children (grades K-2) to learn about fish and their habitats. It includes colouring pages, word searches, and other fun activities. The book aims to educate children about the importance of lakes, rivers, and shorelines.
Fish Habitat Activity Book PDF
This activity book is designed for children (grades 2-4) to learn about fish habitats and the importance of protecting them. It includes activities such as colouring, tracing, and labeling to help you understand the different parts of a fish and their habitats.
Fish Habitat craft lesson PDF
This lesson plan introduces students to different fish species found in the Ottawa area, their basic needs, and how people can help protect and restore their habitats. Students will learn about the characteristics of healthy fish habitats and how to create a habitat for their fish using paint and pencil crayons. The lesson plan includes materials, procedures, and objectives for a 90-minute duration.
Fish Identification matching handout
Learn about different fish species found in the Ottawa area by matching the photo to the name! This handout is suitable for young children (grades K-2).
Flying Fish Race activity
This lesson plan introduces students to five different fish species found in the Ottawa area and teaches them to match different local fish to their respective habitats. The activity encourages teamwork and understanding of the natural environment. Students learn about the importance of habitat features for fish survival and participate in an over-under relay race to help their fish find its way home. The lesson plan is designed for 20-40 minutes and is geared for young students (grades K-3).
Frog Life Cycle activity
A handout to guide you through the activity of colouring, cutting, and assembling a handout to create a visual representation of the life cycle of a frog.
Grade 1 - Characteristics and Needs of Native Fish video lesson
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Grade 2 Life Cycles activity book
This activity book introduces young students (grade K-4) to the life cycles of frogs and turtles with engaging illustrations and interactive exercises. The book covers the different stages of frog and turtle development, and includes fun activities such as word searches and mazes.