Learning Resources
Check out our Garden and educator designed resources, as well as many additional recommended resources, to take your Garden experience into the classroom or to take your classroom outside!
The following resources have been created by UBC Botanical Garden staff and B.Ed students, and are designed to showcase BC curriculum connections to programming or spaces at UBC Botanical Garden.
Resources
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Elementary SchoolSecondary SchoolSummer Camp
Aesthetic Experience in Gardens Unit
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Secondary School
Applications of Sound: Spectrograms and Identifying Species
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Elementary SchoolSummer Camp
Climate Connections: Exploring Diversity and Importance of Berries
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Community GroupSecondary School
Comparative Relationships in Drawing Native and Non-Native Plant Diptych
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Secondary School
Evolution Project
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Secondary School
Exploring Plant Diversity: Comparing Land Flora
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Elementary School
Native, Non-native, and Invasive Species of B.C.
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Community GroupElementary SchoolGeneral PublicPreschoolSummer Camp
Plants and Pollinators
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Secondary School
Soil Chemistry: Investigation of Soil pH and Plant Health
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Elementary School
Whispers of Nitobe Memorial Garden: Learning from Nature’s Design
Additional Resources
Below are some additional resources we recommend that can help supplement classroom studies.
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VIDEO: TreeWalk
Learn MoreExperience health and wellness benefits of visiting a BC rainforest without leaving your home. The Greenheart TreeWalk is a canopy walkway, an aerial trail system that allows people to journey…
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VIDEO: Plants and Pollinators
Learn MoreLearn more about what springtime flowers may be blooming in your neighbourhood! Explore the connection between these flowers, bees, butterflies and birds in celebration of Earth Day. We will teach…
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VIDEO: Citizen Science and Butterflies
Learn MoreCalling all kids ages 9-12! Citizen science is an exciting way to connect with nature while also advancing our understanding of the world. Join us as we explore the biology…
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Apple Diversity and Pollination for Kids
Learn MoreExplore the history and diversity of apple trees. Learn about tastes, colours and textures! The diversity of apple varieties tells the story of sharing seeds and recipes. Students (grades 4-7)…
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Other Learning Resources
Learn MoreGarden Explorer: Our plant database excellent tool to explore and locate plants in our collection. Grow Green Guide: Browse the collection to find the best plants for your garden space…










